Nitrites in Cured Meats, Health Risk Issues, Alternatives to Nitrites: A Review

Nitrite is one of the most widely used curing ingredients in meat industries. Nitrites have numerous useful applications in cured meats and a vital component in giving cured meats their unique characteristics, such as their pink color and savory flavor. Nitrites are used to suppress the oxidation of...

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Published in:Foods
Main Authors: Mynul Hasan Shakil, Anuva Talukder Trisha, Mizanur Rahman, Suvro Talukdar, Rovina Kobun, Nurul Huda, Wahidu Zzaman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/21/3355