Additive · Antioxidant

E222 — Sodium bisulfite · page 12

E222 (Sodium bisulfite) appears in the ingredient lists of 1,708 products sold in the United States. Function: antioxidant, preservative.

1,708products with a complete record
35%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
1.2 gsugars per 100 g (median)
1.1 gsalt per 100 g (median)

Nutri-Score

How rated products spread
A 23%B 11%C 23%D 17%E 25%

1,458 rated products

Median values

Per 100 g, across all 1,708 products
Calories138 kcal
Sugars1.2 g
Saturated fat0.00 g
Salt1.1 g

Status in the United States (FDA)

Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 173.310, 182.3739.

Technical effects listed by the FDA: antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, color or coloring adjunct, dough strengthener, flavoring agent or adjuvant, flour treating agent, formulation aid, processing aid, surface-finishing agent, texturizer

The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 7631-90-5 via Wikidata (CC0)

Products

1,708 products, most viewed first · page 12 of 36.

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Loaded Baked Homestyle CasseroleIdahoan · 29 gC
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Homestyle Casserole Jalapeno CheddarIdahoan · 28 gD
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Cheesy scalloped homestyle casserole potato slicesE
Premium hash browns, Idahoan
Premium hash brownsIdahoan
Hash Browns, Idahoan
Hash BrownsIdahoan · 4.8 oz
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Peppered bacon & cheddar fully loaded mashed potatoesE
I
Idahoan, signature mashed potatoes, russetsIdahoanE
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Signature Russets Mashed PotatoesIdahoan · 23 gC
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Peppered bacon & cheddar mashed potatoesIdahoanE
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Nacho cheese mashed potatoes, nacho cheeseIdahoanE
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Loaded baked mashed potatoesIdahoanE
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Idahoan, italian romano mashed potatoes, white cheeseIdahoanE
Applewood Smoked Bacon Mashed Potatoes, Idahoan
Applewood Smoked Bacon Mashed PotatoesIdahoan · 4 ozE
B
Bacon & cheddar chipotle mashed potatoesIdahoanE
B
Buttery homestyle mashed potatoesIdahoanE
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Steakhouse, Mashed Baby Reds, Cheddar & ParmesanIdahoan
B
Buttery Homestyle Mashed PotatoesIdahoan
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Idahoan
Roasted Garlic Mashed PotatoesIdahoan · 131 gC
S
Signature Russets Mashed PotatoesIdahoan · 23 gC
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Creamy potato soupIdahoanE
B
Butterly delicious mashed potatoesIdahoanE
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Fully Loaded Peppered Bacon & Cheddar Mashed PotatoesIdahoan Foods Llc. · 28 gD
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Microwavable Mashed PotatosIdahoan Foods · 28 gE
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Loaded baked flavored mashed potatoesIdahoanE
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Idahoan, mashed potatoes, applewood smoked baconIdahoanE
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Mashed potatoesE
M
Mashed potatoesIdahoanE
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Italian Style Gnocchi PastaGiant Eagle · 142 gA
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Giant eagle, banana pepper rings, hotGiant EagleD
B
Banana Pepper RingsD
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Homestyle Flavored Buttery Mashed Potatoes, HomestyleGiant eagle · 4 oz/113 gE
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Sliced au gratin potatoesE
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Italian style chopped salad with turkey & salamiC
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Real Foods, Bean Dip BowlTaylor Fresh Foods Inc.A
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Bean dip platter with salsaTaylor Fresh Foods Inc.A
B
Bonavita, pepperoncini
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Sun dried tomatoesC
B
BANQUET Salisbury Steak Dinner, 12.5 OZC
B
BANQUET Meatloaf Dinner, 12.5 OZC
B
Banquet Mega Meals Salisbury Steak Frozen Dinner, 15.25 Ounce, 15.25 OZC
Mega Meals, Banquet
Mega MealsBanquet · 326 gC
B
BANQUET Fried Chicken Meal, 9 OZC
B
BANQUET Turkey Meal, 9.25 OZBanquetC
B
BANQUET Salisbury Steak Meal, 9.5 OZC
B
BANQUET Meatloaf Meal, 9.5 OZC
B
BANQUET Boneless Pork Ribs Meal, 10 OZC
B
BANQUET Swiss Steaks Style PattyC
B
BANQUET Cheesy Smothered Patty, 7.1 OZ

Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).