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Chinese Cabbage Extract

Moderate concern

When used as a natural nitrate source for cured meats, contributes to nitrite formation similar to celery powder; processed meats containing any nitrate/nitrite source are classified by IARC as Group 1 carcinogen.

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What it is

Extract derived from Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa), sometimes used as a natural source of nitrate for curing or as a flavoring.

Natural curing agent or flavoring component.

Why it's flagged

nitrate/nitrite content when used in cured meats

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted as natural flavoring/curing source

European Union — EFSA

Permitted food ingredient

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