Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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ISBN: 9781305886865
Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Meat is processed in order to increase its shelf life. For these preservatives and chemicals are used, which prevent any unwanted microbial growth in the meat. The most commonly use chemical preservative is the salt of nitrites. These salts prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the non-vegetarian food items.
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