<pharmacology> A group of compounds used as food and drug preservatives that is known to evoke a severe allergic response in sensitive individuals. ... Symptoms may include rash, urticaria, angioedema, wheezing or low blood pressure. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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Sulphites are preservatives used in food as anti-oxidants to prevent brownage, and to kill micro-organisms within the food. In the EEC, sulphites are represented by the codes E200 through E228 inclusive, excluding E225, and hence include sulphur dioxide, sodium sulphite, potassium metabisulphite and calcium sulphite etc.
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