date:Oct 08, 2012
vatives are another area where some undesirable ingredients have to be kept in because of their functionality. In cured meats, for example, sodium nitrite has an essential function, making it very difficult to remove, says LFR's Incles. While saltpeter is a natural curing salt that can be used in its place, it gives inconsistent results in preventing bacterial growth.
Perhaps in these problem areas, manufacturers should be looking to educate consumers about why the alien-sounding ingredients ar