There are so many factors to consider when shopping for a deli meats, including whether cured or uncured meat will provide the best flavor.

To be called cured, the meat must be processed with synthetic nitrites or nitrates. (You’ll see types of them, such as potassium nitrite or sodium nitrite, in the products’ ingredient list.) ...

Joining him in the research are Department of Animal Science faculty members Rhonda Miller, professor in meat science; Guoyao Wu, Distinguished Professor, University Faculty Fello ...

Sodium nitrate (and its cousin additive sodium nitrite) is a common preservative used in cured meat products including bacon, deli meat, and jerky. It has been linked to the development of heart ...

Imagine your favorite cured meat like beef jerky, pepperoni or bacon without any added sodium nitrite from any source currently necessary for color and shelf life. Dr. Wes Osburn, is ...