Sodium Nitrate

Definición

Antimicrobial (preservative) added to meat products

Impacto en la salud

Considered to be carcinogenic which leads to an increased risk of cancer. Case studies have been published regarding poisoning, some even fatal, from this food additive.

Fuentes

• Nitrates/Nitrites in Food—Risk for Nitrosative Stress and Benefits

  National Library of Medicine

• Fatal Sodium Nitrite Poisoning: Key Considerations for Prehospital Providers

  National Library of Medicine

Productos que contienen Sodium Nitrate

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The Hillshire Brands Company

Small Plates Italian Dry Salame With Gouda Cheese & Toasted Rounds

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Columbus Craft Meats

Columbus Italian Dry Salami Reduced Sodium Sliced

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Kirkland

Beef Hot Dogs