United States
Data
Additive · Antioxidant

E222 — Sodium bisulfite · page 29

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

Categories

Most represented

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 29 of 36.

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Pork chile verdeC
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Pork carnitasC
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Potato leek soupE
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Mashed PotatoesFred'sA
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ShrimpSea Pearl Seafood Company Inc.A
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ShrimpSea Pearl Seafood Company Inc.A
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Wild american shrimpA
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Ham, genoa salami & provolone cheese in a tomato basil wrap, italian-styleE
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S'mores donuts with marshmallow filling, chocolaty frosting & crushed graham crackers on topD
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Market pantry, giardiniera mixMarket PantryD
M
Market pantry, au gratin potatoes in a rich creamy cheese sauceMarket PantryE
M
Market pantry, scalloped potatoes in a creamy seasoned sauceMarket PantryE
M
Market pantry, scalloped potatoes, three cheeseMarket PantryE
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100% lime juiceMarket PantryB
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Cranberry & walnut relishC
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Chicken breastArcher FarmsB
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Market pantry, hash browns shredded potatoesMarket PantryB
H
Honey sriracha bbq sauceSugarfire SmokehouseE
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Yoguri, Yogidip, Greek Yogurt DipNasco Gourmet Foods Inc.D
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Spicy pizza topping, spicyD
S
Sliced mild banana peppers, classic italian styleD
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Jalapeno peppers slices in brineC
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Pedro's Posole Fresh With FlavorCookwell & CompanyC
100% Juice Lemon Juice, Brookshire's
100% Juice Lemon JuiceBrookshire'sB
Lime Juice From Concentrate, Brookshire's
Lime Juice From ConcentrateBrookshire'sB
1
100% JuiceBrookshire'sB
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Roasted Garlic Instant Mashed Potatoes, Roasted GarlicBrookshire'sE
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Mid east, imported giardenieraMid EastC
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GiardenieraMid EastC
B
Boneless Chicken Fricassee, 72 OZB
G
Greek SaladSave Mart SupermarketsC
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Instant Mashed PotatoesMarket Essentials
I
Instant mashed potatoesE
Cooked Cocktail Shrimp With Sauce, Great Value
Cooked Cocktail Shrimp With SauceGreat Value · 16 ozC
C
Carrot cream cheese, jar cake with walnuts & raisinsE
N
New york-style cheesecakeE
C
CheesecakeE
N
New york-style cheesecakeE
C
Coconut CandyGaro
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Yellow HominyGreat ValueC
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Potato Classics ScallopedSouthern HomeE
I
Iyan Pounded YamIyan AdoC
I
Iyan Pounded YamGolden Tropics
B
Beef JerkyLawless JerkyE
B
Beef JerkyLawless JerkyE
D
Dona Pepa Cookies With ChocolateFieldE
E
El Charro, Coconut CandyEl Charro Inc.E
Salmon Combo: Spicy Salmon, Cream Cheese Salmon, Salmon Nigiri, SNOWFOX
Salmon Combo: Spicy Salmon, Cream Cheese Salmon, Salmon NigiriSNOWFOX · 13 ozC

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