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sulfite [′səl‚fīt] (inorganic chemistry) M2SO3A salt of sulfurous acid, for example, sodium sulfite, Na2SO3. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In America, wines with added sulfites cannot display the "USDA organic" label, even when the grapes are 100 percent organic. And sportingly, he fails to mention that CSPI led the successful fight for easy-to-read nutrition facts labels on packaged foods; it has stopped scores of deceptive advertising campaigns, reduced the number of deaths due to sulfites, and encouraged major restaurant chains to add more healthful options to their menus. CSPI's efforts have been critical to getting killer sulfites banned from salads; obtaining clear nutrition labels on packaged foods; persuading companies to remove cholesterol-raising tropical oils from many products; eliminating scores of deceptive advertisements; pressuring companies to offer healthier foods in supermarkets; revealing the calories, saturated fat, and sodium, in popular restaurant foods; and reducing levels of germs in meat and poultry. |
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