Nitrite is one of the most widely used curing ingredients in meat industries. Nitrites have
numerous useful applications in cured meats and a vital component in giving cured meats …

In the context of impact on human health, nitrite/nitrate and related nitrogen species such as
nitric oxide (NO) are a matter of increasing scientific controversy. An increase in the content …

In recent years, the concept of food has undergone a radical transformation to the point of
attributing to foods, in addition to their nutritional and sensorial properties, an important role …

The source of dietary nitrate (NO 3) is mainly green, leafy vegetables, partially absorbed into
blood through intestinal mucosa. The recycled nitrate is reabsorbed and concentrated by the …

Meat and meat products are important foods in the human diet, but there are concerns about
their quality and safety. The discovery of carcinogenic and genotoxic N-nitroso compounds …

Increasingly countries are seeking to reduce emission of greenhouse gases from the
agricultural industries, and livestock production in particular, as part of their climate change …

Nitrite is the most commonly applied curing agent in the meat industry, and is known to affect
human health. Nitrites impart a better flavor, taste and aroma; preserve the red-pinkish color …

Background Phosphate additives are used in many processed foods as stabilisers and
emulsifiers. They are present in up to 65% of processed meat products. However, consumer …

This study investigates consumer attitude and purchase intention towards processed meat
products with added natural compounds and a reduced level of nitrite. The rationale for such …

This study employed the use of a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (µPAD) to
determine the concentration of nitrite in pork and enhanced the limit of detection by …