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The ion nitrate used in curing is converted to nitrite by enzymes or bacteria. The nitrite then prevents the bacteria from growing.
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What gives ham and bologna their pink color?
Sodium nitrates give ham, bolgna and other processed meats their pink color. Nitrates & Nitrites are used as preservatives in these types of processed meats and their use is controlled by law in many countries.
What additives gives ham and bologna their pink color?
Sodium nitrates give ham, bolgna and other processed meats their pink color. Nitrates & Nitrites are used as preservatives in these types of processed meats and their use is controlled by law in many countries.
What foods could give you cancer?
No foods give you cancer. However, some foods contain chemicals known to be carcinogens, which can increase your chances of developing cancer. These are almost always in foods that have been heavily processed, or had chemicals added to them sometime during their growth or before being sold to you.Lunch meat is a prime example of this. Fresh meats from the butcher shop are not highly linked to cancers, but lunch meats are processed with nitrates and other preservatives. Many of the chemicals that lunch meats are processed with are believed or known to be carcinogens.
What are the advantages of monosodium glutamate?
A flavouring enhancement substance added to food,used to improve the taste of many processed foods.
What factors fixes nitrates but not as many?
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Why do nitrates contaminate many wells in agricultural areas?
Nitrates are used as agricultural fertilisers and being soluble, if overused, the excess nitrates end up contaminating the local groundwater. Most farmers have tended to overuse fertilizers.
What types of food gets exported from Australia to New Zealand?
Many different types of food are exported from Aus to NZ. Fresh fruit and vegetables, confectionery, processed cereals, sugar, flour, and so on.
Do nitrates come from fertilizer?
Yes, nitrates can come from fertilizers. Nitrates are a common component in synthetic fertilizers used to provide plants with essential nitrogen nutrients for growth. However, excess nitrates from fertilizers can leach into the soil and water, leading to environmental pollution.
Is cow manure dangers for dogs to eat?
Yes. Manure contains high amounts of nitrates, and then smaller amounts of phosphorous and potassium. Nitrates are pretty much nitrogen quantities and it's been proven that excessive amounts of nitrates consumed can cause cancer and many other health risks. You may want to look up the effects of nitrates on people or dogs.
What do astronauts add to their food in space?
Many but not all types of space food are freeze dried and water must be added before they can be eaten. Some types of space food are ready to eat and don't need anything added.
Why are too many nitrates in a body of water a problem?
It can be dangerous for people and animals to use.
What is the molecular mass weight for nitrates?
Nitrate is a molecule with one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms. It has a molecular mass of 62 g/mol. Nitrates are found in many different fertilisers.
