Table 1. Content of nitrites and nitrates in processed meat products in the market by country

Nitrite (mg/kg) Nitrate (mg/kg)
Korea1) USA2) France3) Australia4) Brazil5) Korea1) USA2) France3) Australia4) Brazil5)
Ham 11.3 11.22 34.25±5.5 10.2±0.15 71.5 19.0±8.1 129±4.16
12.9±13.1
 Prosciutto 1.95 67.4
 Press ham 8.2
Bacon 7 7.3 10.09 15.7±14.5 25.6 114.9 23.3±8.2
17.4±20
Sausage 16.9 45±1.38 118±4.24
9.3±10.5 15.6±2.50 94.3±4.75
Frankfurt 6.9 30 83.9±10.1 15.6±2.49 27.7 67.7 54.9±8.7 115±4.62
Pepperoni 0.6 35.7
 Chorizo 0.7 3.3 78.8 164.1
Salami 4.36 - 29.2±4.92 94 142.5±36.3 65.6±3.30
173±4.87
 Other meat products 9.7 18 168.3
2.9±8.6
Adapted from Lee et al. [26]; Adapted from Choi and Suh [39].
Adapted from Lee [40].
Adapted from Menard et al. [41].
Adapted from Hsu et al. [42].
Adapted from Della et al. [43].