E250 - Натриев нитрит

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Sodium nitrite is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNO2. It is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is very soluble in water and is hygroscopic. It is a useful precursor to a variety of organic compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides, but it is probably best known as a food additive to prevent botulism. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.Nitrate or nitrite -ingested- under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation has been classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans" by International Agency for Research on Cancer -IARC-. - Wikipedia

Оценка на EFSA: Re-evaluation of potassium nitrite -E 249- and sodium nitrite -E 250- as food additives (2017/06/15)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has determined that some population groups have a high risk of consuming too much E250 - Натриев нитрит.

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	Деца	Малки деца	Деца	Юноши	Възрастни	Възрастен
	< 1	1 до 2	3 до 9	10 до 17	18 до 64	65+
Висок риск (50% от хората или повече)
Умерен риск (5% от хората или повече)

: Risk of reaching or exceeding the acceptable daily intake (ADI)