Hot Pepperoni Artisanal Dry Aged Cured Meats

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3 ingredients worth a closer look

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• Smoke flavoringModerate concern

  The EU withdrew approval for smoke flavorings because DNA-damage concerns couldn't be ruled out.

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• Sodium nitrateModerate concern

  Converts to nitrite in cured meat and the body; linked to colorectal cancer.

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• Sodium nitriteModerate concern

  Can form N-nitroso compounds in the body; linked to colorectal and stomach cancer.

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Try instead

• BLACK FOREST UNCURED HAM 10 No Smoke flavoring, Sodium nitrate, or Sodium nitrite detected on its label
• Honey deli Ham 10 No Smoke flavoring, Sodium nitrate, or Sodium nitrite detected on its label
• Uncured Black Forest Ham 10 No Smoke flavoring, Sodium nitrate, or Sodium nitrite detected on its label

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USDA FoodData Central record · updated Jul 12, 2023 · US · 6 oz/170 g

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