Heavenly_King on 17 May 2013
Food Additive #5 – Sodium Nitrate & Sodium NitriteBoth salt-based chemical compounds, sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite are used as a preservatives and color fixatives in cured meats, poultry, and many deli meats. It’s thought that both compounds may increase risk of heart disease.7 |
Nitrites are also a risk factor for stomach cancer.
