POTASSIUM SULFITE
Prepared at the 53rd JECFA (1999) and published in FNP 52 Add 7 (1999), superseding tentative specifications prepared at the 51st JECFA (1998),
published in FNP 52 Add 6 (1998). Group ADI 0-0.7 mg/kg bw as SO2 for sulfites established at the 51st JECFA in 1998.
SYNONYMS INS No. 225
DEFINITION
Chemical names Potassium sulfite
C.A.S. number 10117-38-1
Chemical formula K2SO3
Formula weight 158.25
Assay Not less than 90.0%
DESCRIPTION White, odourless, granular powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Antibrowning agent, antioxidant, preservative
