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.
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.