Nitric oxide is a vital molecule produced in your body that impacts many aspects of health. Learn why nitrates may be good for you and which foods to avoid.

Stickers and a smartphone for easy nitrite detection on foods Date: August 3, 2022 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: Nitrates and nitrites give processed meats their characteristic pink ...

As a cardiologist, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj has treated heart disease for 20 years. If you want your kids to live a long and ...

The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced the recall of nearly 19,000 pounds of boxed and pouched ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. Smith ...

I enjoy your column every day in the Oregonian. Concerning the use of molasses in oatmeal or other foods, we found that the ...

Other indications of a higher-quality hot dog are if they’re uncured and nitrate- and nitrite-free, and have minimal ...

Nitrites (and nitrates) are food additives that have been used for centuries to preserve meat, prevent the proliferation of dangerous bacteria (such as the dreaded Clostridium botulinum) ...

Smith Packing LLC has recalled 18,792 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products, which exceeded the regulatory levels of sodium nitrite, the USDA's FSIS said.

Dear Heloise: I enjoy your column every day in the Oregonian. Concerning the use of molasses in oatmeal or other foods, we found that the nitrates in it can be a migraine trigger to susceptible ...

According to the Food Standard Agency (FSA) around 5% of dietary nitrates and nitrites come from their use as a food additive. Nitrate is also converted into nitrite by the bacteria in ‘the deep ...

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Chazelas E, Pierre F, Druesne-Pecollo N, et al. Nitrites and nitrates from food additives and natural sources and cancer risk: results from the NutriNet-Santé cohort. Int J Epidemiol. 2022;51(4 ...