Earlier this year, France's health agency ANSES confirmed a link between nitrites and nitrates in ham and charcuterie and the development of colorectal cancer - otherwise known as bowel cancer. The French government has since begun planning the reduction or phasing out of nitrites from processed meats in the country.29 Dec 2022 Italy is alone in banning these preservatives to protect their Parma Ham industry Do Italians use nitrates? Italy has always been at the forefront in the production of raw ham without nitrates. PDO hams are always free of these preservatives, to regulate.30 Apr 2022
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