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Question: I have noticed on quite a few on my wine bottles the words “Contains Sulphites”. Would you please provide me with a simple explanation.
Answer: Yes, it is a warning for those that are allergic to sulphites. Most wines have naturally occurring sulphites in very low amounts produced during the wine making process. However, some wines during production have extra amounts added (more in sweet wines than dry reds) to help avoid particularly bacteria and oxidation issues. Sulphites are also added to dry fruits and some other products as well. Many believe that an allergic reaction is less common than generally thought. Your scribe is in favour of more ingredient labelling (over and above contains sulphites) so that consumers can know the amount of sulphites used plus colouring, sugar, and lots of other important hidden additives.
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