Additive · Antioxidant

E222 — Sodium bisulfite · page 20

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 20 of 36.

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Vlasic, pepperoncini peppers, mild, mildVlasicE
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Au Gratin PotatoesClover ValleyE
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Sliced sweet garlic peppersD
Deli Sliced Peperoncini, Pastene
Deli Sliced PeperonciniPastene · 12 fl ozE
Golden Greek Peperoncini, Pastene
Golden Greek PeperonciniPasteneE
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Sliced potatoes with real sour cream & chives, sour cream & chivesE
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Four cheese mashed potatoes with perfect blend of cheesesE
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Instant mashed potatoesA
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Banana Rings PeppersE
Whole pepperoncini, Best Choice
Whole pepperonciniBest Choice
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Raw ShrimpSingleton SeafoodA
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Raw ShrimpSingleton SeafoodA
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Singleton Seafood Raw ShrimpThe Freshest Seafood
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Shrimp Alfredo With Creamy Shell PastaSingletonD
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Raw ShrimpSingleton SeafoodA
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Premium wild gulf raw shrimp
White hominy, Juanita's Foods
White hominyJuanita's Foods · 110 oz
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Victoria, fancy giardeniera in vinegar marinadeVictoria
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Victoria, fancy giardenieraVictoria
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Victoria, lupini beansVictoria
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Pepperoncini In Vinegar MarinadeVictoriaD
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Victoria, imported greek pepperoncini in vinegar marinadeVictoriaD
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Victoria, shoestring eggplant in vinegar marinadeVictoria
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Victoria, pickled mushroomsVictoria
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Victoria, marinated mushrooms with olive oil and vinegar marinadeVictoria
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Victoria, mushroom saladVictoriaA
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Victoria, sliced marinated mushrooms in olive oil & vinegar marinadeVictoriaD
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Stuffed Sweet Peppers With Olive OilVictoriaC
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Victoria, stuffed hot peppers with olive oil, hotVictoriaC
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Victoria, mediterranean sun dried tomatoes with pure olive oilVictoriaA
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Victoria, julienne cut sun dried tomatoes for salads & cookingVictoriaA
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Victoria, mediterranean sun dried tomatoes with pure olive oilVictoriaA
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Victoria, petite capers in balsamic vinegarVictoria
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Victoria, chicago style hot giardeniera with extra virgin olive oilVictoria
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Victoria, chicago style hot giardenieraVictoria
100% Lemon Juice From Concentrate
100% Lemon Juice From ConcentrateB
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SauerkrautB
Homestyle mashed potatoes, Our Family
Homestyle mashed potatoesOur FamilyA
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Instant mashed potatoesA
Instant buttery homestyle mashed potatoes, Our Family
Instant buttery homestyle mashed potatoesOur FamilyE
Creamy four cheese mashed potatoes, creamy four cheese
Creamy four cheese mashed potatoes, creamy four cheeseE
Creamy butter mashed potatoes, creamy butter
Creamy butter mashed potatoes, creamy butterE
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Creamy four cheese mashed potatoes, creamy four cheeseE
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Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, roasted garlicE
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Loaded baked mashed potatoes, loaded baked potatoE
Sour cream & chives mashed potatoes, sour cream & chives
Sour cream & chives mashed potatoes, sour cream & chivesE
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41/50 ckd p&d t/on shrimpA
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41/50 iqf s/on shrimpA

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