Nitrites in Meat Products in Serbia: Harmful or Safe?
Nitrate and nitrite, commonly added to meat products as sodium or potassium salts, serve multiple functions such as developing characteristic flavor, inhibiting microbial growth, and controlling rancidity by preventing lipid oxidation. Nitrites are recognized for their potential health risks to huma...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Foods |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/3/489 |