sulfite
Food preservation chemical
Sulfite is a chemical compound containing sulfur and oxygen, commonly used as a preservative in foods and wines to prevent spoilage and browning.
Sulfites occur naturally in fermentation but are often added to dried fruits, processed meats, and beverages.
Some people have sulfite sensitivity, experiencing respiratory or allergic reactions: The wine label warns that it contains sulfites.
Maintaining something's condition
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- wineFermented grape beverage
shrimp · potatoes · canning · oxidation · browning · discoloration · freshness · stabilizer
Adverse immune response
- allergicAdversely reactive to substances
- intoleranceUnwillingness to accept differences
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- reactionResponse to stimulus
asthma · anaphylaxis · hives · urticaria · bronchospasm · wheezing · headache · flushing
Negatively charged ion
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- reductionMaking something smaller
- ionCharged atom or molecule
- saltSodium chloride compound
aqueous · solution · reagent · bleaching · dechlorination · chemical · compound
Crafting fermented grape beverages
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- spoilageFood degradation process
- bottle-shockWine's temporary flavor muting
headache · stabilization · antimicrobial · labeling · ppm · vintner · oenology · cork
preservation
Maintaining something's condition
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
wine · shrimp · potatoes · canning · oxidation · browning · discoloration · freshness · stabilizer · food-safety
allergy
Adverse immune response
- allergicAdversely reactive to substances
- intoleranceUnwillingness to accept differences
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
reaction · asthma · anaphylaxis · hives · urticaria · bronchospasm · wheezing · headache · flushing · dermatitis
anion
Negatively charged ion
salt · aqueous · solution · reagent · bleaching · dechlorination · chemical · compound
winemaking
Crafting fermented grape beverages
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- spoilageFood degradation process
bottle-shock · headache · stabilization · antimicrobial · labeling · ppm · vintner · oenology · cork · aging
- additivesfood coloring, stabilizer, MSG, emulsifier, plasticizers
- food additivesemulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorants, calcium silicate, lecithin
- preservativessodium nitrate, potassium sorbate, citric acid, lactic acid, ascorbic acid
- sulfursulfuric acid, sulfates, brimstone, sulfides, disulfide
- oxyanionsnitrate, phosphate, carbonate, chlorate, chromate
- anionschloride, bromide, iodide, fluoride, oxide
- hydrogen sulfideToxic gas, foul-smelling
- copper sulfideCu₂S mineral compound