Do meat products contain celery?
                                
                                
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                                Contrary to popular belief, many meat products labeled 'uncured' or 'no nitrates added' actually contain concentrated celery extract as a natural preservative and coloring agent. This ingredient functions identically to synthetic sodium nitrite, creating a common source of confusion for consumers seeking specific ingredients.