Formulation C Addition of using sodium nitrite diluted [to Borchert, L.L., and R. G. –Excessive “[If] nitrite level in preblended cure 6.25% by weight] with sodium Cassens. 1998. Chemical product including sodium chloride, which is received from the hazard analysis for sodium nitrite manufacturer with a continuing letter nitrite in meat curing. of guarantee, then acute nitrite toxicity American Meat Institute is not a problem.” (due to Foundation Paper. high, salt concentration). Addition of pure caution must be exercised if “Extreme sodium nitrite pure sodium nitrite is used.” “The conservative estimate for a lethal dose in humans is 14 mg/kg, meaning the dose be 1 g [(0.0022 lb)] for a 70 kg [(154 lb)] adult and 0.2 g lb)] for a 15 kg [(33 lb)] child.” Addition of Sodium Nitrite can be added up to 200 CFR 318.7(c) sodium nitrite parts per million (or an equivalent of potassium nitrite) in the final product To access on the internet: except in bacon where it can be added up to 120 ppm ingoing.
Formulation C –Excessive nitrite level in product Addition of preblended cure including sodium nitrite “[If] using sodium nitrite diluted [to 6.25% by weight] with sodium chloride, which is received from the manufacturer with a continuing letter of guarantee, then acute nitrite toxicity is not a problem.” (due to high, salt concentration). Borchert, L.L., and R. G. Cassens. 1998. Chemical hazard analysis for sodium nitrite in meat curing. American Meat Institute Foundation Paper. Addition of pure sodium nitrite “Extreme caution must be exercised if pure sodium nitrite is used.” “The conservative estimate for a lethal dose in humans is 14 mg/kg, meaning the dose be 1 g [(0.0022 lb)] for a 70 kg [(154 lb)] adult and 0.2 g lb)] for a 15 kg [(33 lb)] child.” Addition of sodium nitrite Sodium Nitrite can be added up to 200 parts per million (or an equivalent of potassium nitrite) in the final product except in bacon where it can be added up to 120 ppm ingoing. CFR 318.7(c) To access on the internet:
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