“The sulfite provides sufficient alkalinity to activate and maintain the developing process, and in addition acts as a solvent.”

“Neither sulfite nor bisulfite are sure-fire protectors of phenidone or ascorbic acid against oxidation.”

“What you are describing sounds suspiciously like a reaction to the preservative sulfite.”

“A further object of this invention is to remove sulfites from a standard wine without significantly altering the color or vinosity of the wine.”

“Sulphur dioxide is used to a certain extent in the making of virtually all wine, therefore virtually all wine contains sulfites, or sulphites.”

“Some people are allergic to food additives, color additives, sulfites, and the low-calorie sweetener aspartame.”