Nitrite-free bacon sales rise in UK amid consumer concern over curing chemicals
Shoppers are increasingly switching from traditional bacon despite limited evidence that nitrite-free alternatives are safer, the Guardian reports.
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Sales of nitrite-free bacon are rising in the UK as shoppers grow more concerned about the health risks associated with nitrites, chemicals traditionally used to cure meats, according to the Guardian.
Bacon has long been popular among consumers, but growing unease about nitrites has prompted retailers to expand their range of nitrite-free products to meet demand.
Limited evidence of added safety
The Guardian notes that many experts argue there is no clear evidence that processed meat made without nitrites is actually safer than traditional cured products.
The report does not specify which retailers have expanded their nitrite-free ranges most significantly, nor does it quantify exactly how much sales of these products have grown.
The trend reflects a broader pattern of consumers favouring products perceived as more "natural," even in cases where the scientific evidence for additional health benefits remains inconclusive.
Sources
- Nitrite-free bacon sales boom in UK amid fears over curing chemicals — The Guardian — World
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