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Record 1 2000-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
DEF

A salt of sulfurous acid, for example, sodium sulfite.

CONT

In ... [some] countries sulfites are widely permitted in wine, but its use extends also to certain other products.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Sel de l'acide sulfureux.

CONT

L'anhydride sulfureux et les sulfites [...] sont utilisés pour la conservation du moût de raisin, du vin, des fruits séchés, de la moutarde, etc.; ils inactivent la vitamine B1

Spanish

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