Which Alcohol Has Nitrates? The Surprising Truth About Your Favorite Drinks
                                
                                
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                                While you might associate nitrates with processed meats, they are also present in some alcoholic beverages, mainly from raw materials and water. A 2016 study found a link between naturally occurring nitrates in wine and migraines in some individuals, pointing to the oral bacteria that process these compounds.