Sulphites are used as food additives. They exist in several forms, including sodium and potassium metabisulphite, sodium and potassium bisulphite, sodium sulphite, and sulfur dioxide. Sulphite has many functions. It is an antimicrobial agent, inhibits enzymatic and nonenzymatic browning, whitens foods, and serves as a dough conditioner.
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