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Posted 18 January 2021 - 03:58 AM

Dear all, in the one of our ingredients, we have naturally occurring sulfites (source onion & garlic). I wish to know if these forms can be considered as allergens? The supplier has not informed us regarding the concentration of sulfites in these products. Thanks and kind regards, Shakti.



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Posted 18 January 2021 - 06:25 AM

Dear all,

In the one of our ingredients, we have naturally occurring sulfites (source onion & garlic). I wish to know if these forms can be considered as allergens? The supplier has not informed us regarding the concentration of sulfites in these products.

Thanks and kind regards,

Shakti 

 

Hi Shakti,

 

Technically yes, eg -

(Google)

Sulphites do not cause true allergic reactions, and [but??] are generally grouped with the priority food allergens because sulphite-sensitive individuals may react to sulphites with allergy-like symptoms.

 

And, eg -

https://www.ifsqn.co...cks/#entry82766

 

 

Legally, eg with respect to labelling, it may depend, eg -

 

https://www.ifsqn.co...en/#entry154586

 

https://www.ifsqn.co...el/#entry150077


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Posted 19 January 2021 - 02:56 AM

Dear Charles,

Many thanks for all these clarifications.

Thanks & kind regards,

Shakti



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Posted 19 January 2021 - 05:27 PM

I know you are outside of US, but may find this reference useful.

 

https://farrp.unl.edu/sulfites-usa





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