E250

Functions: en:Preservative

Sodium nitrite is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNO2. It is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is very soluble in water and is hygroscopic. It is a useful precursor to a variety of organic compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides, but it is probably best known as a food additive to prevent botulism. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.Nitrate or nitrite -ingested- under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation has been classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans" by International Agency for Research on Cancer -IARC-. - Wikipedia

EFSA evaluation: Re-evaluation of potassium nitrite -E 249- and sodium nitrite -E 250- as food additives (2017/06/15)

Elikagaien Segurtasunerako Europako Agintaritzak (EFSA) biztanle-talde batzuek E250-(e)ko Eguneko Ingesta Onargarrira (EIO) iristeko edo hau gainditzeko arrisku handia dute.

To evaluate your exposure to the E250 food additive, you can browse our list of products that contain it. See the list of products with E250 below.

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High risk (50% of people or more)
Moderate risk (5% of people or more)

: Eguneko Ingesta Onargarrira (EIO) iristeko edo hau gainditzeko arriskua