Additive
Sulphur dioxide
Worth watching
Some people do better without it. Worth swapping when you can.
What it is
Sulphur dioxide and its sulphite cousins.
Why it’s used
Keeps dried fruit golden and wine stable.
What to know
A known asthma trigger. Packs must flag it above a small amount.
Who should skip
Anyone with asthma or a sulphite sensitivity.
A gentler swap
Fresh fruit, unsulphured dried fruit.
You’ll see it in
Dried apricots, wine, some sausages.
- Listed as an additive
Allergen: Sulphites
Found in
- Barefoot Moscato50
- La Marca Prosecco68
- Barefoot Pinot Grigio70
- Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay78
- Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon78