As everyone knows, in the food industry nitrates and nitrites are used as preservatives and color enhancers. Nitrates are salts of nitric acid that are used as mineral nitrogen fertilizers. High doses of nitrates are toxic, they can accumulate in the body, creating a cumulative effect. Nitrates themselves are always present in plants, as they are a natural source of nitrogen in any plant organism. However, in humans, they can, under certain conditions, be converted into nitrites and other compounds that have a negative effect on health.
Nitrites contribute to the emergence of tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and cause the development of harmful intestinal bacteria that produce toxins, which can lead to poisoning of the body.
Now, perhaps, understand why small children are not recommended to give vegetables in cultivation which used fertilizers, even when the content of nitrates within acceptable limits.
That is why we have prepared some useful recommendations that will help when buying vegetables and fruits and cooking dishes from them:
Head of RSE on PVC "national center of expertise»
Ili district of Almaty region
Medetov N. O.
Laboratory specialist
Bazilbaev G. T.