Most of us toss leftovers into the fridge without a second thought, confident they'll make a quick meal tomorrow. It seems ...

Share on Pinterest Nitrates and nitrites can be found in processed meats but also in vegetables and other foods. Dejan Beokovic/Stocksy Nitrates and nitrites are found naturally in soil and water.

Nitrates in food have long been associated with negative health consequences, putting many of us on high alert when we see food products with added nitrates, like processed meats. But there’s actually ...

If you've ever checked the label on deli meat, you've probably seen the words "nitrate-free" or "no nitrates added" plastered across the packaging. Sounds like a good thing if it means no ...

Nitrites and nitrates occur naturally in water and soil and are commonly ingested from drinking water and dietary sources. They are also used as food additives to increase shelf life. A study ...

Greater daily exposure to nitrites in food and water may increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, French researchers reported. Compared with those in the lowest tertile of total nitrite exposure (mean 3 ...

The giant supermarket chain is long on marketing but short on science; this is hardly news. However, its officials apparently can't fathom the irony of selling nitrate-free meat in addition to nitrate ...

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With the French Assembly set to vote on 28 January on legislation aiming to ban the use of nitrates in food products, the Federation of Industrial Charcutiers (FICT) claims there are no health risks ...

Sasha Khoka is the Central Valley Bureau Chief for KQED in San Francisco, and her reportage on living with nitrates in the Central Valley earned her multiple journalism awards. She explains what ...