What Is Sodium Nitrite?
Sodium Nitrite Since the ’60s, this preservative in smoked meats such as hot dogs, bacon, and sausages has raised eyebrows – proceed with caution.
What Is Sodium Nitrite? Sodium nitrite is a preservative that gives cured meats their characteristic flavor and reddish color. More important, it prevents the growth of bacteria that cause botulism. [source: Everyday Food Mag]
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