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Why are there preservatives and nitrates in bacon, ham and sausage?

April 26, 2017Bacon Ham nitrates preservatives sausage

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Why are there preservatives and nitrates in bacon, ham and sausage?

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They are required to ensure food safety and preserve flavor. Though there are other methods that do not use these preservatives, they are very time consuming and labor intensive, which would require a significant increase in our prices. We hope to be able to offer them as an option in the future.