Sodium Nitrite
CAS Number: 7632-00-0
Sodium nitrite is an essential curing agent used in processed meat products such as ham, bacon, sausages, and hot dogs. It prevents growth of Clostridium botulinum, contributes to characteristic pink color development (nitrosomyoglobin), and provides antioxidant effects that retard rancidity. Supplied as white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder with ≥99% purity.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White to light yellow crystalline powder |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| chloride (%) | ≤0.1 |
| moisture (%) | ≤2.0 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
Applications
- Cured ham, bacon, and pork belly products
- Frankfurters, hot dogs, and sausages
- Corned beef and pastrami
- Cured poultry and deli meats
- Dry-cured and fermented charcuterie
Key Features
- Potent inhibitor of Clostridium botulinum spore germination
- Develops characteristic pink cured-meat color
- Antioxidant action reduces warmed-over flavor (WOF)
- Food-grade quality compliant with FCC and EU E250 standards
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7632-00-0
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