E223 — Sodium Metabisulphite

Used as: Preservative

Why is it used?

Used to preserve foods and stop them browning.

EU status

Authorised in the EU with labelling requirements

How it appears on a label

• “E223”
• “Sodium Metabisulphite”
• “sodium metabisulphite”
• “sodium metabisulfite”
• “metabisulphite”

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