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Sodium Nitrite

What is Sodium Nitrite?

Sodium nitrite is a white to slight yellowish crystalline powder that is used as a color fixative and preservative in meats and fish. [1]

Health Disputes

Several studies have linked consumption of cured meat and nitrite by children, pregnant women, and adults with various types of cancer. [2]



History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Sodium Nitrite


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Sodium Nitrite".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources, Other Natural Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)

References
  1. Sodium Nitrate - Wikipedia
  2. Food Additives - CSPI

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Sodium Nitrate

Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Dash

  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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