Sodium Metabisulfite

Sodium Metabisulfite is an inorganic compound that is also known as sodium pyrosulfite.

Chemical Formula: Na₂S₂O₅

Appearance: White crystalline solid or powder.

Uses:

• Food Preservative: Primarily used as a preservative in food and beverage products to prevent spoilage caused by bacteria, yeast, and mold growth.

• Dechlorinating Agent:  Used to remove chlorine from water used in food and beverage production and swimming pools and aquariums.

• Pharmaceutical Industry: Acts as an antioxidant in some pharmaceutical formulations to prevent degradation.

• Food and Beverage Industry: The primary industry where sodium metabisulfite is used due to its effectiveness as a preservative and antioxidant.