What are sulfites in wines?!
It is claimed that they also can enhance the flavour of the wine, aswell as preserving its shelf-life.
The problem is that some people are allergic to them, and sulphite-free wine tastes quite strange.
Like juice.
But there must be a way to make pure wine taste like chemical wine! I hope they find it soon!
I love my red wine and have a glass or two every day, but I worry about the toxic build-up in my body from the preservatives.
Wine is supposed to be the healthiest alcohol, so the producers and sellers should work on that point and find a way to make organically grown and sulphite-free wine taste good and be less pricey.
Answers: They are usually chemicals such as sulphur dioxide (if others are used, the label will tell you) which keep the wine "alive" for a long period of time, in the same way preservatives do in food.
It is claimed that they also can enhance the flavour of the wine, aswell as preserving its shelf-life.
The problem is that some people are allergic to them, and sulphite-free wine tastes quite strange.
Like juice.
But there must be a way to make pure wine taste like chemical wine! I hope they find it soon!
I love my red wine and have a glass or two every day, but I worry about the toxic build-up in my body from the preservatives.
Wine is supposed to be the healthiest alcohol, so the producers and sellers should work on that point and find a way to make organically grown and sulphite-free wine taste good and be less pricey.
natural and/or added sulfur compouds (sulfur dioxide) in the case of the added stuff
Preservatives
Sulfites are a commonly used preservative found in foods, alcoholic drinks (especially wines), and even in medications. They are anti-oxidants that are often used in salad bars to prevent the lettuce from browning and on dried fruits to prevent them from becoming very dry and stiff.
About 1% to 2% of people will have an allergic reaction to sulfites, which can consist of nasal congestion and sneezing, skin hives, or wheezing and difficulty breathing. People who have asthma and/or allergies to aspirin are particularly sensitive to sulfites and could even have a serious anaphylactic reaction, in which there is severe swelling of the throat, tongue, and airway, which obstructs breathing.
At least four deaths caused by reactions to sulfites have been reported. Because sulfites are found in so many products, someone who has had a severe reaction should carry an emergency kit (similar to a bee sting allergy kit). One can be tested for sulfite allergy by skin testing or oral doses.
Some sulfites are added, some are naturally occurring.
Sulfites are not only added to the wine for a preservation method, but is also used as an anti-fungal agent on grapes. Since people are sensitive to sulfites, most wineries don't use it to preserve wine.
Even some of "natural" wines have sulfites in the wine that aren't added.
If you're that sensitive to sulfites, you should be vary careful of the wine you drink and even in shrimp.
sulfites are added as a preservative.