Such a great write up. I was surprised when I learned that dried fruits (like the bag of dried apricots I pick up from Trader Joe’s) have much higher levels of added sulfites compared to what’s added to wine (otherwise they’d oxidize, or turn brown). I have to pay attention to hydration levels and eating when I drink wine, but I’m convinced my wine headaches aren’t about sulfites.
The warning is “Contains Sulfites” not “Sulfites Added” as the naturally occurring sulfites from fermentation of some wines already exceed the level to trigger the labeling requirement. As for the headaches…I do love the dried fruit experiment.
Such a great write up. I was surprised when I learned that dried fruits (like the bag of dried apricots I pick up from Trader Joe’s) have much higher levels of added sulfites compared to what’s added to wine (otherwise they’d oxidize, or turn brown). I have to pay attention to hydration levels and eating when I drink wine, but I’m convinced my wine headaches aren’t about sulfites.
Dried fruit is a great example! I usually mention pickles and sausages and even kimchi, but dried fruit? Yes!
The warning is “Contains Sulfites” not “Sulfites Added” as the naturally occurring sulfites from fermentation of some wines already exceed the level to trigger the labeling requirement. As for the headaches…I do love the dried fruit experiment.
Also, there's nothing like a couple of nice dill pickles or some sausage if you'd like to ramp up your sulfites intake ...
It’s why (among other reasons) I make my own pickles.
Nope. Pickle making doesn't even earn a spot on my bingo card.
But it’s so easy!
😆
Sulfites don't cause headaches. Alcohol does.
100 percent! Not even headaches, if you use it as directed …