Nitrite salt is a mixture of sodium nitrite and refined table salt. The main advantage of its use is the safety of use. Nitrite salt contains from 0.4 to 0.6% of pure sodium nitrite. Nitrite salt helps to expand
Methods of application as:
Preservation of flesh color
Improving the taste and aroma of meat products
Protection against bacteria
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Nitrite salt preserves the color of meat products during heat treatment. That is, if the meat is light from the beginning (for example, chicken), then it will not turn red. It will simply retain its natural color.
Aging is when the level of acidity changes in the meat and as a result it becomes softer, the aroma and taste improve. With the use of nitrite salt, these processes become more intense. Meat products acquire a specific "sausage" taste and smell. As an example: without nitrite
sausage will resemble boiled meat with spices.
Able to suppress the growth of pathogenic bacteria, including the genus Clostridium, which can cause severe botulinum toxin poisoning (botulism). During heat treatment, these properties of nitrite salt increase up to 10 times, and its effectiveness also increases when the acidity of the environment increases. It should be noted that sodium nitrite acts only on bacteria. It does not affect fungi and mold. To combat the latter, other
additives are used, such as potassium sorbate.
When used properly, salt can bring many benefits and improve your life, and due to unpretentious storage conditions, salt can be stored without losing its properties.
One of the options for obtaining nitrite salt for you is to contact our manager to discuss the conditions.