The best replacement for sulfite is sulfate.

The best alternatives to sulfite are rated as following:
★★★★★  sulfate
★★  sulfa
★★  sulphite
★  sulfur trioxide
★  sulfa allergy
★  sulfide
★  sodium bisulfite
  sodium sulfate
  sulfur
  sodium metabisulfite
  sodium thiosulfate

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Speaking about sulfite, one probably shouldn't forget about potassium permanganate.

Other search terms related to sulfite and their ratings are:
★★★★★ potassium permanganate
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