FDA Status
ApprovedA curing agent that converts to sodium nitrite in meat over time. Used in dry-cured and long-aged meat products.
Concerns
- •converts to nitrite which can form carcinogenic nitrosamines
- •high acute doses can cause methemoglobinemia
- •environmental contaminant in drinking water from agricultural runoff
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
restrictedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
dry-cured meatssalamijerkysome cheesescured ham
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