Subjective Type

Nitrites and nitrates are added to food to keep meat red for a longer time but there are harmful effects. What are these harmful effects?

Solution

Nitrates and nitrites are frequently added to processed meats like bacon, ham, sausages and hot dogs. They function as preservatives, helping to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. They also add a salty flavour and improve the appearance of the meat products by giving them a red or pink color. Consuming processed meats is strongly linked to an increased risk of cancer in the digestive tract, and many people believe that the nitrates/nitrites are the reason for that cancer disease.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

p - block Elements

Which of the nitrogenous fertilizers can meet the needs for immediate requirement of the crop?

p - block Elements

Give two chemical equations for each of the following: (a) Reactions of nitric acid with non-metals (b) Nitric acid showing as acidic character (c) Nitric acid acting as oxidizing agent

p - block Elements

Write balanced equations and name the products formed when: (a) Sodium hydrogen carbonate is added to nitric acid (b) cupric oxide reacts with nitric acid (c) zinc reacts with dilute nitric acid (d) concentrated nitric acid is heated

p - block Elements

Mention three important uses of nitric acid. Give the property of nitric acid involved in the use.

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