HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Dried apricots, and sometimes grapes will be transported with sachets of the sulfite containing preservative. Dried sultanas do not normally contain sulfites.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yes, you can be allergic to sulphur dioxide, and/or sulphites. However, more people have an intolerance or sensitivity to sulphur dioxide than an allergy, particularly if they suffer from asthma-sulphur dioxide can irritate the lungs and throat.

Detailed explanation-3: -As with most allergies, the effect of sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites can vary. There are also known effects for sensitive individuals – and these can manifest in a number of delayed reactions including rashes, low blood pressure, diarrhoea and stomach pains.