Some courts specialize in hearing certain types of cases -- regardless of the dollar amount of the case. Specialization by subject matter allows judges and other court personnel to build expertise and quickly handle a certain type of case. For example, a particular state may have specialized courts such as:
A. Apparently there is still a great deal of confusion about the use of sulfiting agents in food products. There are six sulfiting agents (sulfur dioxide, sodium and potassium metabisulfite, sodium and potassium bisulfite and sodium sulfite) currently being used to help prevent spoilage and discoloration in foods.
Sulfites are chemicals that are commonly used as preservatives for a range of different types of foods and beverages. For example, sulfites are often added to shellfish to prevent discoloring, processed foods to give them a longer shelf-life, and dehydrated fruits and veggies to preserve them. You can also find these chemicals in soft drinks and alcoholic beverages like beer and wine. In addition, some medications contain sulfites, which work to keep the drugs stable and effective. Sulfites are also used in cosmetics.