What is nitrite?
Nitrite, recognizable by the E250 label on the packaging, is a preservative often used in meat products. What does nitrite do? Among other things, It makes the greyish meat look pink, making it look appealing for your everyday shopper.
Why nitrite free bacon?
People want to get rid of nitrates (responsible for the pink colour in bacon) as they bring carcinogenic risks. Other alternatives on the market are herbal/extract based. We have engineered a brine compound for the future of the bacon producing industry. By combining high level protein sources and special cultures, the production of heat-stable pink meat pigments can be achieved.