Sulfites can occur naturally in the winemaking process or can be added by producers to preserve freshness and boost flavor in a vintage, but some people have an intolerance to them
These products are suitable for large and small manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), as well as large corporate laboratories and contract testing facilities serving the food and beverage sector
In a recent study, researchers found about 2 percent of those being tested had a severe allergic reaction, also known as anaphylaxis, and only about 14 percent had any reaction at all
Researchers report in the journal ACS Nano the development of a new portable allergen-detection system—including a keychain analyzer—that could help prevent trips to the emergency room