print email comment close Sulfite Sensitivity URL: http://www.aaaai.org/members/allied_health/articlesofinterest/sulfite.stm Description: This article provides an introduction to sulfites, covering their uses in food processing and health effects of sulfites. It discusses sulfite agents classified as generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and used to preserve flavor and spoilage and other purposes. Also discusses allergic reactions and sensitivity to sulfites, naturally occurring sulfites and sulfites resulting from fermentation, and related topics. From the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Author: Govias, Gaynor D. Publisher: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Extra Keywords sulfur dioxide sodium sulfite bisulfites metabisulfites of sodium and potassium LII Database Information: Record 26751 created by Jennifer English on 08/22/2008 Last modification on 08/27/2008 Published: 09/03/2008   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26751