<em>Thymus vulgaris</em> L. as a possible effective substitute for nitrates in meat products

Nitrates are chemicals found naturally in some foods such as fruit and vegetables or added to others, especially meats, as a preservative. Their use as additives is regulated by European Commission to avoid any risk for human health. In order to reduce or replace the use of these compounds, we inve...

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Main Authors: Serena Salvaneschi, Marcello Iriti, Sara Vitalini, Lisa Vallone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2020-08-01
Series:Italian Journal of Food Safety
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Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ijfs/article/view/7739