Is Sodium Sulfite vegetarian?

Sodium Sulfite is an inorganic salt with the formula Na2SO3, used as an antioxidant and preservative in cosmetics and food products. It is produced by treating sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate with sulfur dioxide.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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