E228Restricted use
Potassium bisulphite
Function: Food Additive
E228 is the European food-additive number for Potassium bisulphite. Potassium bisulphite (E228) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E228 safe or restricted?
E228 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 E228
- What is E228?
- E228 is the E-number for Potassium bisulphite. Potassium bisulphite (E228) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Is E228 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 E228 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E228 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 E228 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.