When you are shopping for wine, sulfites are listed on the label. Sulfites are a preservative used in wine to keep it from turning brown. People who are sensitive to sulfites may have a reaction to them, including headaches, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. If you are sensitive to sulfites, it is important to know what level of sulfite is in the wine you are drinking so that you can avoid it.
When should you avoid wine with low sulfites?
There's been a lot of discussion lately about wine with low sulfites. What does this mean, and why should you care?
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Sulfites are a naturally occurring compound that's used as a preservative in wine. However, people with certain allergies may be sensitive to sulfites, and may experience adverse reactions when drinking wine with low sulfites.
The FDA has set a limit for the amount of sulfite in wine at 10 parts per million (ppm). Wines with less than 5 ppm of sulfite are considered "low sulfite." This means that the wine is likely free from any chemicals that could cause an allergic reaction.
While it's still possible to experience an adverse reaction to wine with low sulfites, it's much less likely than if the wine had high levels of sulfite. So if you're considering drinking wine, make sure to check the level of sulfite before you buy it. And if you're concerned about your allergy potential, it might be best to stick to wines with higher levels of sulfite.
