Dutch food engineers at Vaess have developed an innovative biotech solution that can replace the controversial use of nitrites in meat products like bacon, while maintaining a stable pink appearance.

Cured meats have been popular because of their taste and convenience, but late;y, they have earned a bad rep. So, is bacon a ...

Researchers from Queen's University Belfast are calling for the ban of nitrite-cured meat after a new study found a substantial link with colorectal cancer. The study saw mice fed nitrite-cured meat ...

This month, new European Union rules limiting the use of nitrites in processed meats came into force — a long-awaited and welcome advance in food safety. The science linking nitrite-cured meats to ...

Nitrites found in processed meats like bacon and sausage have been linked with an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a French study. Michael Macor San Francisco Chronicle via AP Additives ...

Supermarket call the guilt-free treat a ''breakthrough'' for food safety SUPERMARKET Aldi is stocking Haughton Hams’ range of Nitrite Free Bacon, in a bid for better “food safety”. The healthier bacon ...

There’s something irresistible about bacon in a hot pan. The sizzle, the aroma, that first bite of salty, smoky perfection – it’s breakfast bliss. For many of us, bacon isn’t just food; it’s comfort, ...

Few things evoke the comforting aroma of breakfast quite like sizzling bacon. Whether crispy or chewy, it's a beloved staple in kitchens around the world. Yet, a common point of confusion for many ...

Bacon is a staple of the British diet. Sales soar around Christmas as we feast on pigs in blankets, it’s the centrepiece of weekend fry-ups all year round – and nothing compares to a classic bacon ...