FoodScan.ai
English
English
Lietuvių
Polski
Español
Latviešu
Eesti
Suomi
Русский
Scan LabelFood AnalysesFree FromE-NumbersAboutContact
EN
EN
LT
PL
ES
LV
ET
FI
RU
E 227Preservatives

Calcium hydrogen sulphite

Characteristics

Additive NameCalcium hydrogen sulphite
E No.E 227
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A preservative used to prevent browning and microbial spoilage in food and beverages. It releases sulphur dioxide, which is the active preserving agent. Authorised in very few food categories, so exposure is typically low. People with sulphite sensitivity or asthma should be cautious — sulphites can trigger breathing difficulties and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. EU law requires labelling when sulphites exceed 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L.

Source

Want to know if a product you eat contains E 227? Open FoodScan.ai, photograph any food product label and get your analysis.

Open FoodScan.ai