For a complete list of the 31 global risks surveyed by the World Economic Forumâs Global Risks 2014 report, to which Marsh & McLennan Companies was a contributor, see Appendix in Section IX of this report., 5. World Economic Forum, Global Risks 2014, Page 12., 6. World Economic Forum, Global Risks 2014, Page 9.
Sulfites or sulphites are compounds that contain the sulfite ion SO 3 2â . The sulfite ion is the conjugate base of bisulfite. Although its acid (sulfurous acid) is elusive, its salts are widely used.Sulfites are substances that naturally occur in some foods and the human body.ulfites are used as a food preservative or enhancer. They may come in various forms, such as: 1  Sulfur dioxide, which is not a sulfite, but a closely related chemical oxide. 2  Potassium bisulfite or potassium metabisulfite.
For wine making, sulfites, also known as sulphites, have been used for centuries. Sulfites within the range of six and 6,000 ppm can be found in everyday foods: canned tuna, pizza dough, jams, gelatin, trail mix, cheese, deli meat and even prescription pills.Wine is one of the few products that carries the words âcontains sulfitesâ on its label.eadaches have not been shown to be a common allergic reaction to sulfites in wine. In fact, more sulfites are generally added to white wines than red wines and most headache sufferers complain after drinking red wines.