Ingredient

Cured With

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Curing is primarily used for meats like ham, bacon, and sausages to extend shelf …

What it is

This is not a single ingredient but a label declaration required when a food has been cured using salt and/or chemical curing agents. Curing is a process used to preserve meat and fish, giving it a distinct flavor and color.

Why it's used

Curing is primarily used for meats like ham, bacon, and sausages to extend shelf life and enhance flavor. It helps to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, making the product safer for consumption.

Health notes

The FDA requires the "cured with" statement when sodium nitrite or other curing agents are used. Some studies have raised concerns about nitrites and nitrates, which can form nitrosamines in the body, linked to increased cancer risk. However, regulatory bodies like the WHO/IARC have evaluated these compounds, and their findings are complex. The FDA continues to permit their use in cured meats at specified levels.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Cured With

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Continental Airlines, Inc./chelsea Catering Division BBQ Chicken Salad Sandwich Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 56% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 248kcal 9.4Protein 11.5Fat 24.4Carbs Meijer, Inc. Hickory Smoked Boneless Honey Ham Steaks, Hickory Smoked Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 125kcal 16.1Protein 5.4Fat 3.6Carbs S. Wallace Edwards & Sons, Inc Edwards, Pepper Coated Virginla Bacon, Hickory Smoked, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 500kcal 8.9Protein 51.8Fat 1.8Carbs Gilbert Foods LLC. Turkey & Ham Chef Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 113% DV per serving 92kcal 8.8Protein 5.0Fat 3.2Carbs Carolina Pride Foods Inc. Cured Pork Hocks Other Meats High in sodium — 71% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 50% DV per serving 212kcal 25.7Protein 11.5Fat 0Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation 2 Barbeque Seasoned Pork Chops Marinated With Up To 12% Added Solution Of Pork Broth, Dried Vinegar, Cultured Dextrose, Seasoning, Salt, Flavoring Rubbed With Seasoning, 2 Barbeque Seasoned Pork Chops Other Meats High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 155kcal 17.1Protein 6.1Fat 8.3Carbs Roma Grocery Co. Sausage, Bacon, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Red Onions Deluxe Pizza, Sausage, Bacon, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Red Onions Other Deli High in sodium — 54% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 221kcal 10.1Protein 9.6Fat 22.1Carbs Meijer, Inc. Hickory Smoked Boneless Sliced Ham, Hickory Smoked Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 107kcal 16.1Protein 4.5Fat 0Carbs Clemens Food Group, LLC Honey Ham Steak, Honey Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 129kcal 15.3Protein 1.8Fat 9.4Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Baked Chicken Tender Cordon Bleu Sandwich, Baked Chicken Tender Cordon Bleu Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 73% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 55% DV per serving 213kcal 18Protein 9.3Fat 13.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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