Sulfites (E220–E228)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sulfites (E220–E228) is a food additive in the “preservatives” group. It appears in 20,126 products in our database, 7,147 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- Sulfur dioxide, Sodium bisulfite, Sodium metabisulfite, Potassium metabisulfite, Sulphites, E220, E223, E224
- E-number
- E220–E228
- Function
- Preservatives
- Found in
- 20,126 products (7,147 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sulfites
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sulfites.
Popular products with Sulfites
c NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
d NOVA 3 
d NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
d NOVA 3 Sulfites-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sulfites and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 3 
a 
b NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 How to spot Sulfites on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sulfites?
In our database, Sulfites most often appears in groceries, snacks, biscuits and salted snacks.
How many products contain Sulfites?
20,126 published products on Foodmetria list Sulfites, including 7,147 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.