Sodium Nitrite

Avoid preservative

Curing agent in processed meats. Forms nitrosamines linked to colorectal cancer. IARC classifies processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen.

Source: EFSA 2017; IARC 2015; WHO

Also Known As

E250

Regulatory Status

  • FDA (US): Permitted with restrictions Source
  • EFSA (EU): ADI set; concern about nitrosamine formation Source
  • EU Regulation: Permitted with restrictions Source
  • SFA (Singapore): Permitted with restrictions Source

Can form carcinogenic N-nitrosamines in processed meats; IARC classified processed meat consumption as Group 1 carcinogen.

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