On the bottle it says contains Sulphites. What is a Sulphite?
2006-09-06 09:46:40 · 26 answers · asked by Charley G 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Hey beth this could be why I smoetimes sneeze and get blocked up when I drink wine
2006-09-06 09:57:43 · update #1
Sorry I mean sometimes typo error
2006-09-06 09:58:16 · update #2
Sulfites (also sulphite) are compounds that contain the sulfite ion SO32−. They are often used as preservatives in wines (to prevent spoilage and oxidation), dried fruits, and dried potato products.
Sulfites occur naturally in almost all wines. In the US, those bottled after mid-1987 must have a label stating that they contain sulfites if they contain more than 10 parts per million. In the EU an equivalent regulation came into force in November 2005 [1]. Organic wines are not necessarily sulfite-free. Most beers no longer contain sulfites. Although shrimp is sometimes treated with sulfites on fishing vessels, the chemical may not appear on the label. In 1985, the United States federal government banned the addition of sulfites to most fresh fruits and vegetables, though fresh-cut potatoes and dried fruits are exceptions.
2006-09-06 09:49:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Certain countries require the wine label to carry a Sulphite warning label, because of the presumption that they cause allergic reactions.
True sulphite allergies are very rare. It's more likely that they have a histamine reaction to red wine.
Sulphites are produced by all grape based wines naturally during fermentation, up to a level of about 10 PPM. Even with no addition of outside sulphites, wines will still contain them.
2006-09-06 18:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sulphites are used as a preservative but a lot of people are allergic to wines containing sulphites which could be your problem.
2006-09-10 14:37:47 · answer #3 · answered by COACH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, what FeudalSerfer said and the reason it's listed is because a small but notable portion of the population has an allergy to them. This is the same reason diet sodas say: Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine.
2006-09-06 16:56:10 · answer #4 · answered by War News Junkie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ahh a nice glass of wine....me too!!! Sulphites are the preservatives......thank god !!
2006-09-06 16:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is a preservative which prevents the wine going off.
2006-09-06 17:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by Norman H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Salts. Having a crisp dry white with some olives. want one
2006-09-06 18:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by thecharleslloyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheers, im having a lager tonight. I had too much wine last night, enjoy!
2006-09-06 16:58:21 · answer #8 · answered by paula25catt 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it sounds dodgy to me,im drinking tiger lager ingrediants are water,malted barley,maize,hops and yeast none of your sulphites in this stuff lol.
2006-09-06 16:54:27 · answer #9 · answered by Spook 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Good idea...i think i'll have a glass of wine myself...Maybe a nice white.
2006-09-06 16:59:22 · answer #10 · answered by Irish... 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋