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Potato Chips & Sulfite Allergies

Published Sep,01 2011 | By Monica Crowe

Often what many people think is an allergy is a sensitivity. Such is the case with sulfites, which are preservatives used in wine, beer, medications and many food products. According to Health Canada, true allergic reactions occur with exposure to allergen proteins, and sulfites are not proteins.