E250: Sodium nitrite

Curing salt (preservative). Origin: Synthetic / fermentation.

Vegan

Yes, vegan

Halal

Generally halal

The honest version

The curing salt of bacon, ham and salami. Synthetic and mineral-based, so the additive itself is vegan and halal; the meat around it is the real question.

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