The aim of the study was to examine contents nitrates and nitrites in raw beef coming from cattle Polish Holstein-Friesian breed, black-and-white type, originating different parts Poland. research material comprised semitendinosus longissimus thoracis muscles obtained 176 heads cattle. content examined ranged 0.6 13.3 mg kg-1 rump 0.8 13.7 back. most samples were characterised by presence range...

Introduction Numerous animal experiments have shown definitively that methylnitrosoureas, and particularly ethylnitrosoureas, are potent neurocarcinogens (1). Furthermore, experimental studies have demonstrated that ingestion of nitrites and alkylureas results in the formation of alkylnitrosoureas in the stomach, which can be delivered transplacentally to the fetus leading to malignant brain tu...

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine levels nitrites in some meat products sold on the Serbian market over a period 3 years (2018-2020) and compare results with maximum residue as well discuss dietary exposure adult population nitrites.A total 1291 product samples, produced by industry or imported (509 dry fermented sausages, 37 semi-dry 451 finely minced cooked sausages 294 coarsely...