Calcium Sulphite
Function: Preservative
E226 is the European food-additive number for Calcium Sulphite, a preservative — used to extend shelf life by slowing spoilage from microbes. Calcium Sulphite (E226) is a preservative used as a food additive.
What is E226 used for?
Calcium Sulphite (E226) is a preservative — used to extend shelf life by slowing spoilage from microbes. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition.
Is E226 safe or restricted?
E226 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as “Restricted use” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E226
- What is E226?
- E226 is the E-number for Calcium Sulphite, a preservative — used to extend shelf life by slowing spoilage from microbes. Calcium Sulphite (E226) is a preservative used as a food additive.
- What is E226 used for?
- Calcium Sulphite (E226) is a preservative — used to extend shelf life by slowing spoilage from microbes. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Is E226 vegan or vegetarian?
- It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.
- Is E226 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E226 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as "Restricted use" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E226 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.