Sodium Nitrite
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-20 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Preservative and color fixative in cured meats that can form carcinogenic nitrosamines under high heat.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
엄격한 잔류량 규제
Max 70 ppm in cured meat
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Approved for Clostridium botulinum control
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European Union (EFSA)
기준치 지속 하향
Stricter residual nitrite limits
Commonly Found Foods
Hamssausagesbaconsmoked fishluncheon meat
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Cultured celery powder✓ Rosemary extract
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