Question

products of red nitrate
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Answer 1

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Manufacturers add nitrates and nitrites to foods such as cured sandwich meats, bacon, salami or sausages to give them color and to prolong their shelf life. When added to processed foods in this way, both nitrates and nitrites can form nitrosamines in the body, which can increase your risk of developing cancer.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The nitrite ion, which has the chemical formula NO−

• 2. Nitrite (mostly sodium nitrite) is widely used throughout chemical and pharmaceutical industries.[1] Nitrite anion is a pervasive intermediate in the nitrogen cycle in nature.