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Nitrites and nitrates (E249-E252) in food
The EU database lists conditions of use for these preservatives; the entry must be read for the named additive and food category.
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What the official record covers
The EU database lists conditions of use for these preservatives; the entry must be read for the named additive and food category.
How to read the source
Nitrites and nitrates have distinct E numbers and permitted uses. An E number identifies an additive; it does not describe a whole food.
What it does not establish
An authorisation entry is not an individual exposure estimate or a health conclusion.
Limitations
An authorisation entry is not an individual exposure estimate or a health conclusion.
Check the linked official source for current legal text and conditions.
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