sulfite
Sign in to savethumb|right|A space-filling model of the sulfite anion. Sulfites or sulphites are compounds that contain the sulfite ion (systematic name: sulfate(IV) ion), . The sulfite ion is the conjugate base of bisulfite. Although its acid (sulfurous acid) is elusive, its salts are widely used.
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- Structure
- Commercial uses
- Wine
- Other foods
- E numbers
- Health effects
- Use and labeling regulations
- Metabolic diseases
- See also
- References
thumb|right|A space-filling model of the sulfite anion. Sulfites or sulphites are compounds that contain the sulfite ion (systematic name: sulfate(IV) ion), . The sulfite ion is the conjugate base of bisulfite. Although its acid (sulfurous acid) is elusive, its salts are widely used.
Sulfites are substances that naturally occur in some foods and the human body. They are also used as regulated food additives. When in food or drink, sulfites are often lumped together with sulfur dioxide.