For Nitrite we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Environment, Food and Food and Health.

Nitrite (Environment)

1. An intermediate in the process of nitrification. 2. Nitrous oxide salts used in food preservation.

Nitrite (Food)

Trite is a safe food additive that has been used for centuries to preserve meats, fish and poultry. also contributes to the characteristic flavor, color and texture of processed meats such as hot dogs. cause nitrite safeguards cured meats against the most deadly foodborne bacterium of all, ostridium (C.) botulinum, its use is supported by the public health community.
e human body generates much greater nitrite levels than are added to food. trates consumed in foods such as carrots and green vegetables are converted to nitrite during digestion. trite in the body is instrumental in promoting blood clotting, healing wounds and burns, and boosting immune function to kill tumor cells.

Nitrite (Food and Health)

Nitrite is a safe food additive that has been used for centuries to preserve meats, fish and poultry. It also contributes to the characteristic flavor, color and texture of processed meats such as hot dogs. Because nitrite safeguards cured meats against the most deadly foodborne bacterium of all, Clostridium (C.) botulinum, its use is supported by the public health community.
The human body generates much greater nitrite levels than are added to food. Nitrates consumed in foods such as carrots and green vegetables are converted to nitrite during digestion. Nitrite in the body is instrumental in promoting blood clotting, healing wounds and burns, and boosting immune function to kill tumor cells.

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