They’re found in fruit, veg and cured meat, but why is it that we are warned against eating some foods with nitrates and nitrites in, but we’re told to fill our fridges with others?

"The industry is constantly looking at the levels of nitrites and nitrates, but reductions have to be balanced against the food safety issues and minimising waste," he said. Processed meat has ...

She noted this could be because processed meats contain nitrates, chemical compounds used to keep meat fresh and preserve ...

Whether you’re preparing a spiral-cut ham for 10, or serving up an appetizer of prosciutto and jamón serrano on a ...