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
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