Nitrites prevent bacterial growth in foods like ham and bacon.

Food Preservation

The use of 'nitrite' is often technical, linked with chemistry or food sciences.

Technical Vocabulary

Don't confuse 'nitrite' with 'nitrate'; they are similar but different chemicals.

Confusion Alert

Nitrites can be used as medication, acting as vasodilators to treat heart conditions.

Medicinal Usage

Nitrites should be used carefully; incorrect use can be dangerous or ineffective.

Avoid Misuse

Nitrites often act quickly, so they're used in emergency heart treatments.

Immediate Effect

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 well as extend our shelf life all right so what color are you looking for - hot dog we're really looking for a nice dark reddish brown all right if we left out sodium nitrite what will we get we would have a gray