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Organic Celeriac Juice Concentrate

Moderate concern

Provides nitrate equivalent to synthetic curing agents; nitrate/nitrite from any source can form N-nitroso compounds (potential carcinogens) when cooked at high heat with proteins. IARC classifies processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen regardless of curing method.

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What it is

Concentrated juice from organic celeriac (celery root), used as a natural source of nitrate for curing meats.

Natural curing agent (provides nitrate that converts to nitrite); used in 'uncured' or 'no nitrates added' processed meats.

Why it's flagged

nitrate/nitrite forms N-nitroso compounds
labeling implies 'no nitrates' but functionally similar

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted as natural flavoring/color; USDA requires 'no nitrates added except those naturally occurring' label

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as food ingredient

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