Consumer exposure to nitrites and
nitrates as additives used in processed meats is safe for most population groups at existing levels outlined by the European Safety and Food Authority (EFSA).
Not exact matches
Nitrates are an
additive used in meat curing and can act
as a food preservative, but there is controversy over their potential for adverse health effects.
Sodium is also hidden
as a part of other chemical
additives, such
as sodium
nitrate, sodium benzoate saccharin, and monosodium glutamate.
One compound, lithium
nitrate, has been under investigation for a long time
as an
additive to improve battery performance.
Food
additives: These include artificial colours and preservatives, such
as antioxidants, sorbates, benzoates, sulphites,
nitrates and propionates.
Chemical
Additives and Preservatives Another no - brainer; toxic chemicals, such
as sulfites,
nitrates, BHA (probable carcinogen), maltodextrin, and carrageenan have no business in our food supply.
AVOID
additives and toxins in foods (such
as the following) is important: mercury in fish, MSG, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives,
nitrates / nitrites in cured meats such
as ham and bacon, artificial sweeteners, contaminants in water, and pesticides in produce and animal products.
These include UV - bulbs, T - 5 bulbs, halide bulbs, phosphate removers,
nitrate reducers, Kalkwasser beads, marine salt, buffers for pH and KH, chemicals for test kits and test kits in general, reef - safe ich medications, Aiptasia killers, red slime removers, phyto - foods for corals, zoo - foods for corals, live bacteria for starting new tanks, reef
additives (such
as calcium, magnesium, iodine, etc.), live sand and live feeder items (fish, shrimp, copepods and macro-algae).