Food and science technologists have advised Nigerians against consuming meat injected with chemicals such as sodium nitrate, warning that aside from violating food safety standards, they have been ...

They’re found in fruit, veg and cured meat, but why is it that we are warned against eating some foods with nitrates and nitrites in, but we’re told to fill our fridges with others?

Nitrates and nitrites are compounds commonly used in food processing, particularly in the curing of meats. They play a crucial role in enhancing the flavor, color, and shelf life of meat products.