What is sodium pyrosulfite

Introduction: when it comes to sodium metabisulfite, many people will feel strange What is sodium metabisulfite? Let's take a look at it with the small edition of Baibai safety net When it comes to sodium metabisulfite, many people will feel strange, So what is sodium pyrosulfite? Let's take a look at it with the small edition of Baibai safety net What is sodium pyrosulfite used as food preservative, medical antioxidant and disinfectant for brewing and brewing equipment It prevents the growth of bacteria in equipment and fermented alcoholic beverages, and prolongs their shelf life by preventing the oxidation of local anesthetics and injectable hormones For wine making and brewing, sodium pyrosulfite is sold as a camperdon tablet The pills kill bacteria and wild yeast that grow in the production of wine, cider and beer They also remove chlorine from the water, allowing chemically treated city water to be used for brewing Sodium metabisulfite has no adverse effects on people who are not allergic to its chemical components in the normal food dose People who are allergic to sulfite should avoid sodium pyrosulfite because of the possible reaction Exposure to large amounts of sodium pyrosulfite, for example in an industrial environment, may cause mild skin irritation or indigestion When sodium pyrosulfite is mixed with water, it will form sulfur dioxide, which is an unpleasant gas Some people will have adverse reactions to it Because of this, sodium pyrosulfite is replaced by hydrogen peroxide in some disinfectant applications Sodium pyrosulfite also forms sulfur dioxide when combined with strong acids or heated to high temperature The above is the introduction of what sodium metabisulfite is for you I sincerely hope it can help you! If you want to know more about food safety, please pay more attention to Baibai safety Internet bar! Editor in charge: Wu Mengli