Sodium Nitrite BHA
What is Sodium Nitrite BHA?
Sodium Nitrite is a salt that helps preserve foods and gives cured meats their color and flavor. BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) is a synthetic antioxidant.
Is Sodium Nitrite BHA vegan?
Sodium Nitrite BHA is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Nitrite BHA a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Nitrite BHA used for?
Sodium Nitrite is primarily used as a preservative and color fixative in cured meats like bacon, hot dogs, and deli meats, helping to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Is Sodium Nitrite BHA safe?
Sodium Nitrite is an FDA-approved food additive.
Why it's used
Sodium Nitrite is primarily used as a preservative and color fixative in cured meats like bacon, hot dogs, and deli meats, helping to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. BHA is added to foods to prevent fats and oils from spoiling, which helps extend the shelf life of products like snacks, cereals, and some fats.
Health notes
Sodium Nitrite is an FDA-approved food additive. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. In the body, nitrites can react with compounds called amines to form nitrosamines, some of which are known to cause cancer. However, many cured meat products also contain ingredients like vitamin C that help reduce nitrosamine formation. BHA is also an FDA-approved food additive, and JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies BHA as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Sodium Nitrite BHA
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Pepperoni & Mozzarella Brick Oven Style Crust Extra Large Pizza, Pepperoni & Mozzarella
High in sodium — 39% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
278kcal
11.1Protein
13.9Fat
25.7Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Italian Hero Uncured Tavern Ham, Hard Salami, Hot Ham Capicola, Pepperoni, Provolone Cheese, Four Cheese Bread Full Sub, Italian Hero
High in sodium — 143% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 110% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 52% DV per serving
254kcal
14.6Protein
12.6Fat
19.6Carbs
Butch's Pizza
Cheese And Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese And Pepperoni
High in sodium — 29% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
253kcal
13.1Protein
12.1Fat
21.2Carbs
Donatos
The Whole Works Famous Crispy Thin Crust, Smoked Provolone Cheese, Heritage Recipe Pepperoni And Sausage, Red Onions, Green Peppers, Portabella Mushrooms, Grated Romano And Oregano Premium Pizza, The Whole Works
High in sodium — 38% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
227kcal
11.3Protein
11.3Fat
19.1Carbs
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