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Sulfur

Part of speech: Noun, Thing

The yellow sulphur (S) is a mineral.

Sugar processors add lime to the cane juice to coagulate the impurities. The juice is then neutralised with sulphur dioxide to settle out impurities. Sugar producers also add sodium hydrogen sulphate at the final stages of boiling. This releases sulphur dioxide into the juice and lightens the color of the final product. (Note: A high sulphur content often remains in the final product.)

People who are sensitive to sulfur may have an allergic reaction to the "pure white sugar". - 609
"Pure" white sugar may be bleached with sodium hydrogen sulphate and sulfur dioxide. A high sulfur content may remain and can cause allergic reactions! - 699

Key words: Element, Mineral, Sulfate, Sulfur, Sulpher, Yellow

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Question: What is a mineral?
Answer: A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic substance. - 253

Question: Where do minerals come from?
Answer: Most minerals are obtained by mining the ground or extracted from water. - 254

Question: What are nutritional minerals?
Answer: Nutritional minerals are inorganic elements that are essential to the nutrition of humans, animals, and plants. These minerals are normally obtained by eating natural foods. Examples of nutritional minerals are: calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, and sodium. - 255

Question: Where is the Yellow River located?
Answer: The Yellow River located in northern China. - 53

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