GLOSSARY TERM

Sulfites

Winemaking

Sulfur dioxide compounds used as a preservative in wine to maintain freshness and provide antibacterial and antioxidant protection. Sulfites also occur naturally in small amounts as a byproduct of fermentation. Wines labeled contains sulfites in the United States contain more than 10 parts per million of detectable sulfur dioxide.

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