Sulfite-Free Alcohols

Most fermented alcoholic beverages contain sulfites , as these occur naturally during the fermentation process . In France, manufacturers are required to indicate the presence of sulfites in any beverage with a concentration of at least 10 mg/ liter . You will then find a label on the bottle stating "CONTAINS SULFITES." It's best to avoid these beverages.

Wines, champagnes, ciders and beers without sulfites?

Be aware that, generally speaking, wines, champagnes, ciders, and beers contain the most sulfites. This is especially true for white wines, followed by red wines 🍷. If you want one of these drinks without sulfites, you can read the labels of countless bottles until you find one that doesn't contain them… Or you can ask a specialist to point you directly to the bottles that might interest you! Indeed, some manufacturers are working to modify their beverage production processes to produce drinks that contain little or no sulfites.

Which alcoholic beverages are sulfite-free?

If you're looking for sulfite-free spirits, you'll find them much more easily among the hard liquor categories. Their production processes (primarily distillation ) tend to create significantly fewer sulfites, or even destroy them altogether. You can assume that producers almost never add sulfites to spirits around 40% ABV, as these are sufficiently disinfectant without the need for additional sulfites. Spirits in this category include vodka, rum, whisky, and liqueurs. Of course, if the label indicates that the drink contains sulfites, avoid it.

Drinking alcohol if you have a severe allergy to sulfites

If your allergy is particularly severe, you may experience discomfort even with drinks that don't display the label "CONTAINS SULFITES." Since this label is required for drinks containing a certain amount of sulfites, you may experience an allergic reaction even below that threshold. If this is the case, you have no choice but to contact the manufacturers of the alcoholic beverage you wish to consume . Ask them if their drink contains sulfites! If it doesn't, you'll be relieved… But if the drink does contain sulfites, don't hesitate to ask the manufacturer if they know of any other sulfite-free options.

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