sulphite
Food preservation compound
Sulphite is the British spelling of sulfite—a salt or ester of sulfurous acid.
Sulphites are used as preservatives in wine, dried fruits, and processed foods, preventing oxidation and bacterial growth.
Some people have sensitivities to sulphites, triggering asthma or allergic reactions: The label warns that the product contains sulphites.
Agent preventing spoilage
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- thickenerSubstance adding viscosity
colorant · sweetener · acidifier · leavening · humectant · binder · sequestrant · conditioner
Immune response trigger
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
asthma · wheezing · headache · flushing · dermatitis · rash · urticaria · angioedema
Microbial sugar conversion
- oenologyScience of viticulture products
- wineFermented grape beverage
- vintageQuality from past eras
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
must · barrel · bottling · oxidation · microbial · yeast · clarification · aging
Negatively charged ion
- sulfateAcidic salt compound
- sulfurYellow combustible element
- compoundCombined into one
- ionCharged atom or molecule
inorganic · sulfurous · oxidation · reduction · SO2 · aqueous · dissociation · pH
Airtight food preservation
- dryingMoisture removal process
- apricotsSmall orange stone fruit
- raisinsDried grape snack
- prunesCuts away excess growth
dehydration · shelf-life · antimicrobial · meat · shrimp · seafood · fruit · vegetables
preservative
Agent preventing spoilage
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
thickener · colorant · sweetener · acidifier · leavening · humectant · binder · sequestrant · conditioner · texturizer
allergen
Immune response trigger
swelling · asthma · wheezing · headache · flushing · dermatitis · rash · urticaria · angioedema · bronchospasm
fermentation
Microbial sugar conversion
sterilization · must · barrel · bottling · oxidation · microbial · yeast · clarification · aging · winemaker
anion
Negatively charged ion
ion · inorganic · sulfurous · oxidation · reduction · SO2 · aqueous · dissociation · pH · reactive
canning
Airtight food preservation
prunes · dehydration · shelf-life · antimicrobial · meat · shrimp · seafood · fruit · vegetables · juice