- Section
- Stuff I Looked Up
- Type
- Explanation
- Date
- February 14, 2025
- Words
- 183
“Nitrates are all over the place – especially in vegetables. However, we’re warned to stay away from processed meat because it contains nitrates. Why this particular warning? Nitrates are generally used as a preservative in meat. This is why ‘processed meat’ – like sliced deli meat – tends to be…”