Travelling with a Sulphur Dioxide (Sulphites) Allergy
Sulphur dioxide, or sulphites, is commonly used as a preservative in various foods and drinks to prevent discolouration and bacterial growth. However, it is not typically featured in traditional Balinese or Indonesian cuisine. Sulphites are more prevalent in processed or packaged foods, especially those that undergo fermentation or preservation processes. Nevertheless, in some commercially or industrially produced Indonesian foods or drinks, sulphur dioxide may be used as a preservative.
Be careful to watch out for the following foods when eating in Bali:
Popular foods containing Sulphur Dioxide (Sulphates): Beer, bottled lemon juice and lime juice, cider, condiments (bottled sauces etc.), dehydrated, pre-cut or peeled potatoes, dried fruit eg dried apricots, prunes, raisins etc, fresh or frozen prawns, grape juice, guacamole, maraschino cherries, pickled foods, some processed meat products, some soft drinks, tinned coconut milk, vegetable juices, vinegar, wine
Warning: Foods mentioned are examples only and does not represent a comprehensive list. Always check allergens in food.
See where to eat safely with a Sulphur Dioxide Allergy:
Ingredients as written in English: Dithionite, E220 Sulphur dioxide, E221 Sodium sulphite, E222 Sodium hydrogen sulphite, E223 Sodium metabisulphite, E224 Potassium metabisulphite, E226 Calcium sulphite, E227 Calcium hydrogen sulphite, E228 Potassium hydrogen sulphite, E150b Caustic sulphite caramel, E150d Sulphite ammonia caramelMetabisulphite,, Potassium bisulphite, Sodium bisulphite, Sulphur, Sulphur Dioxide, Sulphite, Sulphites, Sulphiting agents, Sulphurous acid
Ingredients as written in Indonesian : Ditionit, E220 Sulfur dioksida, E221 Natrium sulfit, E222 Natrium hidrogen sulfit, E223 Natrium metabisulfit, E224 Kalium metabisulfit, E226 Kalsium sulfit, E227 Kalsium hidrogen sulfit, E228 Kalium hidrogen sulfit, E150b Caustic sulfit karamel, E150d Sulfit amonia karamel Metabisulfit,, ulfit , Natrium bisulfit, Belerang, Belerang Dioksida, Sulfit, Sulfit, Zat sulfit, Asam belerang
Find food in Bali which does not contain Sulphur Dioxide:
*Lists of ingredients extracted from Erudus.
Communicating your Sulphur Dioxide allergy
Here are some useful phrases to help you to communicate your Sulphur Dioxide allergy to hospitality staff in Bali:
I have a severe allergy to Sulphur dioxide / Sulphites and all foods containing Sulphur dioxide / Sulphites.
"Saya memiliki alergi parah terhadap Sulfur Dioksida / Sulfit dan semua makanan yang mengandung Sulfur Dioksida / Sulfit."
I must avoid eating Sulphur dioxide / Sulphites to prevent a life-threatening allergic reaction.
"Saya harus menghindari makan Sulfur Dioksida / Sulfit untuk mencegah reaksi alergi yang mengancam jiwa."
Please make sure that my meal does not contain any Sulphur dioxide / Sulphites.
"Harap pastikan bahwa makanan saya tidak mengandung Sulfur Dioksida / Sulfit."
Proven to successfully convey your Sulphur Dioxide allergies in Bali
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