Etiket: Nitrates
Five questions on the link between nitrates and nitrites in charcuterie and cancer risks
It is now official. ANSES “confirms the existence of an association between the risk of colorectal cancer and exposure to nitrates and nitrites”in a report (PDF) published Tuesday, July 12…
Nitrates and nitrites used as food additives (preservatives) and the risk of cancer
Nitrates and nitrites are naturally present in water and soil. They are also used as food additives (preservatives) in processed meats. They could play a role in the carcinogenicity of…