Thanks, this helped.

On 11/6/07, Lynnet Bannion <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> On Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:35:43 -0700, Kim Kline <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Nitrates are very common in the environment.  What you really mean is
> nitrites, such as sodium nitrite.  Nitrites can break down to nitrosamines
> which are carcinogenic.  That's what is often added to processed meats,
> and
> it's good stuff to avoid.
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> Try this Wiki:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrite
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>        Lynnet
>