A question of public health before the National Assembly, this Thursday, February 3 in France and it touches on a flagship of tricolor gastronomy. Are nitrite additives in charcuterie dangerous for consumers?
Nitrites, whether synthetic or of natural origin, have been used for decades to facilitate the preservation of products. For the centrist deputy Richard Ramos, who will present a bill, scientific studies leave no doubt: France must follow the Danish example and ban these additives. But that’s without counting on the power of sector lobbies.