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Nitrates and Nitrites in Foods

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Nitrates (NO2–) and nitrates NO3–) are commonly found in foods (nitrate is the oxidised form of nitrate). Increased intakes of nitrates and nitrites are associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancers. In humans and other animals, dietary nitrates and … Continue reading →

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