Definition of "bisulphite" []

• Alternative spelling of bisulfite. (noun)

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• "Small quantities of additives are usually employed in the process, eg sodium sulphite and bisulphite to give 150-200 ppm in the product to retard oxidative changes during processing and non-enzymic browning during storage; antioxidants and emulsifying agents may be added to minimise oxidative changes during storage and to improve the texture of the reconstituted product respectively."
• "After washing, the slices are left soaking in water overnight, then washed again and finally immersed for 3 hours in 0.25 per cent bisulphite solution."
• "- Use sodium bisulphite - 81 Ibs or powder per ton."