Preservative
E249, also known as Potassium nitrite, is a food additive in the preservative category. Preservative in cured meats, can form carcinogenic nitrosamines. Skaren rates it "best avoided". It is suitable for vegans.
E249 (Potassium nitrite) — Preservative in cured meats, can form carcinogenic nitrosamines.
E249, also known as Potassium nitrite, is a food additive in the preservative category. Preservative in cured meats, can form carcinogenic nitrosamines. Skaren rates it "best avoided". It is suitable for vegans.
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