What are sulfites? Sulfites are sulfur dioxides found naturally in food. They’re nature’s preservative. Are they bad for you? No, not in their natural state. We cannot digest them and they pass through our bodies harmlessly. But when some additives are added to the wine, they cause a chemical reaction, changing them so they can be digested. For those who suffer from sulfur sensitivities’, it is these altered sulfur molecules that cause unwanted side effects such as headaches nasal congestion, itchy throat, skin rash, and hives; in extreme cases, even swelling of the tongue. Ford those who have these sensitivities, take heart, two different companies make gadgets to filter them out. Both Ullo and Wand make sulfite purifiers. Remember all grapes have sulfites and so do many other foods like chocolate and black tea.
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