If vinegar is a preservative, how come they put sulphites (also a preservative) in it?
Why do they put sulphites in vinegar when vinegar is a preservative
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Best Answer
Fermentation naturally causes sulfites, sulfites are a by-product of the yeast activity . Sugars, particularly beet sugar is often bleached with sulfites. Even common table salt (iodized) contains sulfites, the list goes on and on.
Per the Wiki Article: "In the U.S., labeling regulations do not require products to indicate the presence of sulfites in foods unless it is added specifically as a preservative; however, many companies voluntarily label sulfite-containing foods. Sulfites used in food processing, but not specifically added as a preservative, are only required to be listed if there are more than 10 parts per million (ppm) in the finished product."
It is not hard to find sulfite-free vinegar, it will often be labeled organic.