Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10835157 Nitric Oxide 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Meat curing is one of the oldest forms of food preservation still in use today. ► Human intake of nitrate is primarily from plant derived foods and drinking water. ► Controversy and debate has challenged human safety of nitrite consumption. ► Research on nitric oxide, nitrite, and nitrate affirms safety and benefits of curing.
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Human safety controversies surrounding nitrate and nitrite in the diet
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