Sulfur
Sulfur is the chemical element with atomic number 16. In the periodic table it is represented by the symbol S. It is an abundant, multivalent non-metal.
Sulfur as nutrient for plants
Sulfur as nutrient in food
Sulfur is an important component of several amino acids, which are needed to form proteins in the body. It is also very good at detoxifying and eliminating any toxins from the body. Sulfur may delay the aging process and the onset of any age-related diseases.[1]
Sulfur is present in animal and vegetable proteins such as meat, poultry, beans and pulses and shellfish.
Sulfites (compounds that contain the sulfite SO32- are often used as preservatives in dried fruits, preserved radish, and dried potato products. Sulfites occur naturally in most wines to some extent. Sulfites are commonly introduced to arrest fermentation at a desired time, and may also be added to wine as preservatives to prevent spoilage and oxidation at several stages of the winemaking.
Sulfur dioxide (SO2, sulfur with two atoms of oxygen) protects wine from not only oxidation, but also bacteria. Without sulfur, grape juice would turn to vinegar.[2]
References
External links
- Sulfite - Wikipedia
- Sulfur Wikipedia
