Sulfur dioxide and other so-called sulfiting agents in foods and drugs may cause severe allergic reactions in susceptible individuals, especially asthmatics. “Sulphites” is a generic term for a group of compounds including sulfur dioxide, sodium sulfite, sodium and potassium bisulfite, and sodium and potassium metabisulfite.
You may be sulphite-sensitive and not even know it! Individuals may have unexplained wheezing, laboured breathing, chest-tightness, cough, lightheadedness, skin flushing, hives, low blood pressure, contact dermatitis, episodic swelling of hands, feet and eye areas, mood changes, clammy skin, abdominal cramps, nausea, or diarrhea
SULPHITE CONTAINING FOODS
Wine, beer and even some soft drinks
Some processed fruit juices, cocktail mixes, wine coolers, root beer and ciders
Salad bar fixings, commercial potato salad
French fries, pre-baked potatoes
Fast food meals
Cured meats (ham, salami etc)
Dehydrated fruits and vegetables (eg. soup mixes, garlic powder)
Pickles, relishes, olives and sauerkraut
Processed pizzas and pizza sauces, tomato-based pasta TV dinners
Soy Protein products (tempeh, veggie hot dogs etc)
Canned clams, frozen lobster and scallops, dried cod
Shredded coconut, jams//jellies, fruit fillings, jello, pectin
Processed baked goods (cookies, crackers, flour tortillas)
