Sulfite

Not to be confused with Sulfur trioxide.
A space-filling model of the sulfite anion.

Sulfites or sulphites are compounds that contain the sulfite ion (or the sulfate(IV) ion, from its correct systematic name), SO2−
3. The sulfite ion is the conjugate base of bisulfite. Although its acid (sulfurous acid) is elusive,[1] 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.[2] When in food or drink, sulfites are often lumped together with sulfur dioxide.[3]

  1. ^ Housecroft CE, Sharpe AG (2008). "Chapter 16: The group 16 elements". Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd Edition. Pearson. p. 520. ISBN 978-0-13-175553-6.
  2. ^ "Sulphites: One of the ten priority food allergens". Health Canada. Archived from the original on 7 July 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  3. ^ See REGULATION (EU) No 1169/2011 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL