Tag: Celery powder

According to the World Health Organization, processed meats like many sausages are classified as Group 1 carcinogens, yet the definition of "processed" can be surprisingly complex. The answer to whether any sausage is truly unprocessed depends entirely on how the sausage is made and what ingredients are included. While many mass-produced sausages are heavily processed with preservatives and additives, options exist for finding or creating minimally processed alternatives.

According to the company, Applegate Farms products are made without added chemical nitrates or nitrites, which is central to their 'Changing The Meat We Eat' mission. So does Applegate Farms use nitrates in any form? While they avoid synthetic additives, their products labeled 'uncured' are preserved with naturally occurring nitrates derived from sources like cultured celery powder and sea salt.

According to the ingredient list for Kirkland Signature Beef Hot Dogs, they contain sodium nitrite, a synthetic preservative. While the food court hotdogs share many similarities with the packaged variety, they also use sodium nitrite for preservation. This differs from 'uncured' hotdogs, which rely on naturally occurring nitrates from sources like celery powder.

Despite the common marketing message, uncured bacon is still processed. It undergoes a curing process using naturally occurring nitrates from ingredients like celery powder and sea salt, rather than synthetic ones. This distinction often misleads consumers seeking a completely unprocessed meat option.

Most of our dietary intake of nitrates actually comes from vegetables, but cured and processed meats also contain added nitrates and nitrites to prevent spoilage and enhance flavor. This article clarifies which popular deli meats commonly contain these curing agents and how to identify them on product labels.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires meat cured with natural sources of nitrates, like celery powder, to be labeled as “uncured”. This can cause confusion for consumers who assume the product contains no preservatives. The reality is that the label "uncured turkey" signifies a different type of preservation, not an absence of it.

According to the USDA, synthetic nitrates are prohibited in organic products, but this doesn't guarantee a nitrate-free label. The misconception is widespread because many consumers assume that "organic" or "uncured" meat is free from nitrates and nitrites altogether, a belief that is not supported by the full story of modern food preservation.

According to a 2011 study on processed meat, 'natural' and 'organic' sausages can sometimes contain as many nitrates as their traditionally cured counterparts due to the use of vegetable-based curing agents. The question, 'Are sausages nitrate free?' is therefore more complex than simply reading a product's front label and requires a closer look at the ingredients list.

Did you know that many products labeled "no nitrates added" still contain nitrates from natural sources? This is the case for Amylu, which states its products contain no added synthetic nitrates or nitrites but are cured with natural ingredients.

According to research, most of the nitrates we consume actually come from vegetables and drinking water, yet the nitrates added to processed meats remain a common public health concern. This article clarifies how deli turkey is processed and explains how to decipher confusing product labels regarding nitrate content.