Sulfites prevent the oxidation of wine

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Sulfites, commonly added as sulfur dioxide during winemaking, function as antioxidants that help prevent the oxidation of wine.

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The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable. Retrieved papers directly discuss sulfites (sulfur dioxide) acting as antioxidants and oxidation-control agents in winemaking.

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Use of Sulfur Dioxide in Winemaking

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C. S. OUGH, E. A. CROWELL. Use of Sulfur Dioxide in Winemaking. 1987. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1987.tb06620.x

This study demonstrates that sulfur dioxide acts as an important control against oxidation in winemaking, preserving color and sensory attributes.

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Emerging Non-Thermal Technologies as Alternative to SO<sub>2</sub> for the Production of Wine.

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Silva FVM, van Wyk S. Emerging Non-Thermal Technologies as Alternative to SO<sub>2</sub> for the Production of Wine.. 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10092175

This paper notes that sulfur dioxide functions as an antioxidant and antimicrobial additive in the production and storage of wine.

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judged → SUPPORTED · 8601 Aug 2026

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