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Re:‘Too much’ nitrite-cured meat brings clear risk of cancer... by Reason077 on Tuesday December 27, 2022 @07:00PM (#34155627)
Sodium nitrate breaks down into sodium nitrite in cured meat products, so it's the same thing by the time it reaches your bowel.
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Re:‘Too much’ nitrite-cured meat brings clear risk of cancer... by xerox13ster on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @02:16PM (#34164659)
Well that is horrifying, I am glad I have always made my bresaola nitrate free then.
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