If you’ve seen a “no nitrates or nitrites added” label on a package of bacon or deli meat recently, you might’ve wondered what those words even mean. Is “uncured” meat better for you? Do you have to ...

Nitrates are naturally-occurring chemicals found in soil, water, the human body, and some foods — either naturally or as additives, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The nitrates in plant foods like ...

Sales of products made the traditional way dropped 7% in three months to 25 January while nitrite-free sales rose 20% ...

You may have seen headlines or social media posts talking about nitrates and nitrites in different types of food. Some information may be confusing or even scary. (0 Ratings) ...

There’s something irresistible about bacon in a hot pan. The sizzle, the aroma, that first bite of salty, smoky perfection – it’s breakfast bliss. For many of us, bacon isn’t just food; it’s comfort, ...

Neal Barnard MD, head of the Physicians Committee for (Ir)Responsible Medicine, tried to round up an army of vegans to protest a Bacon Festival in Iowa last spring, but succeeded in recruiting only ...