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Answer: Yes — you can buy Sodium Nitrate-free food in the US. Below are 24 independently-scanned picks with Safe ratings from BannedPantry's scanner. None contain Sodium Nitrate, E251, NaNO3, or related compounds.
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Sodium nitrate serves as a slow-release source of nitrite in long-cured meats like dry-cured salami, prosciutto, and some dry-cured hams. As bacteria in the meat slowly convert nitrate to nitrite, a steady supply of nitrite preserves the meat and develops flavor over long curing periods. It is also used in some charcuterie and artisan meat products.
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