Is Sodium Nitrite vegan?
Sodium Nitrite
Vegan
Sodium nitrite is an inorganic salt used as a preservative, colour fixative, and antimicrobial agent in cured and processed meat products. It inhibits the growth of Clostridium botulinum and helps maintain the pink colour of cured meats.
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