Sodium nitrates and nitrites are extensively used in the food industry as antioxidants in meats such as bacon, ham, luncheon meats, deli meat, jerky, and hotdogs. They serve an important function in maintaining the quality and safety of meat products by preventing the growth of harmful bacteria like Listeria monocytogenes and Clostridium botulinum. These bacteria …
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