Re:‘Too much’ nitrite-cured meat brings clear risk of cancer...
by saxonww on Tuesday December 27, 2022 @06:37PM
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You need to be concerned with both [0].
In short, nitrites and nitrous oxide do the preservative work. Nitrates convert into nitrites and later nitrous oxide over time. But nitrites can also convert into nitrosamine, which is the danger chemical.
In short, nitrites and nitrous oxide do the preservative work. Nitrates convert into nitrites and later nitrous oxide over time. But nitrites can also convert into nitrosamine, which is the danger chemical.
[0]: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/article...