Nitrate (Colorozo salt) itself is not dangerous to health, but nitrate can be converted into nitrite in the body. Nitrite can be harmful to health because it can reduce the oxygen content in the blood. Under certain circumstances, nitrite can also be converted into probably carcinogenic nitrosamines. 

Nitrosamines (N-nitroso compounds) have been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) ⚠️ as ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’ (Group 2A). 

Nitrate and nitrite can be added in the form of sodium or potassium salt, as an additive (E number) to semi-hard and hard cheeses, among other things. In addition, manufacturers add it to prepared meat products to increase their shelf life or for the colour and flavour. The E numbers E249 (potassium nitrite), E250 (sodium nitrite), E251 (sodium nitrate) and E252 (potassium nitrate) are permitted 🤔. 

It should prevents the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum. 

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 Your salivary glands are making nitrites right now...