However, among men, an increased risk was observed for nitrate plus nitrite intake from processed meat sources (Q5 median value = 1.43 mg/1,000 kcal vs Q1 median value = 0.11 mg/1,000 kcal; HR = 1.18, 95% CI: 0.95–1.47, p trend = 0.11), although it did not reach statistical significance.
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Re-evaluation of sodium nitrate (E 251) and potassium nitrate (E 252) as food additives.
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