Why Is There Nitrite In 'Nitrite-Free' Meat? | Talking Point

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Nitrites in processed meats have long raised concerns over cancer. The World Health Organization says eating 50 grams of processed meat a day is linked to an 18 per cent higher risk of colorectal cancer — with nitrites potentially playing a role by forming cancer-causing compounds in the body. And now, there may be another health concern. A major French study published this year found that people who consumed more food preservatives including nitrite are associated with a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. It's findings like these that have seen the emergence of premium 'nitrite-free' alternatives on our shelves. Talking Point puts these 'clean labels' to the test to find out exactly what’s in these nitrite-free meats and if they are really better for us. 00:00 Introduction 01:22 What's in our processed meat 04:13 Are nitrites really harmful? 05:13 Blind taste test: Regular vs nitrite-free meat 10:36 Why 'nitrite-free' meat can still contain nitrite 14:45 Can brands really