Difference between revisions of "Nitrite"
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| − | '''Nitrite''' is an important [[polyatomic ion]] with [[chemical formula]] NO<sub>2</sub><sup>-</sup> | + | '''Nitrite''' is an important [[polyatomic ion]] with [[chemical formula]] NO<sub>2</sub><sup>-</sup> |
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| + | Nitrites are sometimes found if foods, despite the fact that they are harmful to the human body. A common source of nitrites in food is actually nitrates, which due to bacterial action or the digestive process loose one oxygen atom. Nitrates are found in a number of processed meats, such as ham and bacon.<ref>https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/are-nitrates-and-nitrites-harmful</ref><ref>https://healthfully.com/do-nitrates-food-do-body-4914598.html</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:28, July 12, 2018
Nitrite is an important polyatomic ion with chemical formula NO2-
Health
Nitrites are sometimes found if foods, despite the fact that they are harmful to the human body. A common source of nitrites in food is actually nitrates, which due to bacterial action or the digestive process loose one oxygen atom. Nitrates are found in a number of processed meats, such as ham and bacon.[1][2]
