
Sodium Sulphite (Food Grade)
Sodium Sulphite Food Grade is a white crystalline powder used primarily as a preservative in the food industry and as an oxygen scavenger in water treatment. Available in 25kg bags, supplied across Kenya.
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Sodium Sulphite (Food Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability
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About Sodium Sulphite (Food Grade)
Sodium Sulphite Food Grade is widely employed as an antioxidant and preservative, preventing oxidation and discoloration in food products. Its oxygen-scavenging properties make it essential in brewing and packaged foods to extend shelf life. In water treatment, it removes residual chlorine to protect downstream processes and equipment. This chemical requires careful storage in a cool, dry place to maintain effectiveness and prevent caking. In packaging, it typically comes in 25kg bags facilitating handling and storage in industrial settings. Finstar Chemicals supplies this product to manufacturers requiring consistent quality and timely delivery within Kenya and neighboring regions. Proper handling includes minimizing exposure to moisture and preventing contamination to preserve the chemical's integrity. Procurement teams benefit from available batch documentation and certificates of analysis to ensure regulatory compliance for food applications. Sodium Sulphite Food Grade from Finstar supports industries seeking effective preservation and treatment solutions with traceability and safety. Users must adhere to local regulations regarding usage limits in food and water applications. This product's versatility extends beyond food preservation to photographic and textile applications when purity grades are appropriate. For bulk and repeated orders, Finstar offers reliable sourcing and technical support.
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Industries Served
Sodium Sulphite (Food Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.
Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties
Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Sodium Sulphite (Food Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:
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