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Uncured Pork and Beef Pepperoni

Moderate concern

Processed meat. 'Uncured' versions still contain nitrates/nitrites from natural sources, which the body converts identically to synthetic forms.

Found in

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What it is

A spicy cured-style sausage made from pork and beef, labeled 'uncured' because it uses natural sources of nitrates (e.g., celery powder) instead of synthetic sodium nitrite.

Flavor and protein ingredient in pizzas, sandwiches, and snack products.

Why it's flagged

high sodium
saturated fat
processed meat linked to colorectal cancer

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

USDA-regulated meat product

European Union — EFSA

Permitted under meat product regulations

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