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A sandwich with delicious sausage is the breakfast choice of many Ukrainians, from young to old. But have you ever wondered what might be hidden in its composition? Some manufacturers add so much unnecessary stuff that only a memory of the meat remains. In order not to stumble upon such a “fake”, you need to remember the advice of experts, because some ingredients can be harmful to your health.
E250 is considered particularly dangerous – this is how sodium nitrite is designated. This is an additive that helps preserve the attractive pink color of sausages and other meat products, such as hot dogs or sausages. But there is one “but”: during heat treatment or long-term storage, this additive can contribute to the formation of carcinogens – substances that can provoke serious diseases.
Also pay attention to the composition as a whole. Meat should always come first, not fat, lard or other ingredients. The percentage of meat in the composition may vary, as it all depends on the grade of the product. The highest grade contains at least 80% minced meat. The first grade - at least 50% minced meat. The second grade - at least 70% minced meat and offal, of which no more than 20% is subcutaneous fat. The third grade - at least 50% minced meat and offal.
A big mistake most consumers make is that we pay attention to the packaging, its color and tempting appetizing inscriptions on it. This is how marketers and designers who work on product packaging work. But don't let yourself be misled, always read the composition, in which conscientious manufacturers indicate all the components of the product.
Use the advice of the editorial staff of the “Dobrykh Novyn” website to always be one step ahead and be able to make the right choice of quality products. We wish you good health!
