A feature of sulfite food additives is that they

a. are frequently used in wines.
b. inhibit growth of most microbes.
c. interact with folate to inhibit its absorption.
d. are one of the few substances to have virtually no side effects.
e. are one of the most expensive additives.


ANS: A

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