If you’ve spent any time reading labels on bacon or charcuterie, you’ve likely seen the phrase “nitrate-free” or “no nitrates or nitrites added” on certain products. This claim is often followed by a small asterisk referencing naturally occurring nitrates in celery powder. It raises a fair question: if celery powder contains nitrates and celery powder appears in the ingredient list, why can the product be labeled as having no nitrates added?  Let’s break down the science; don

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