Potassium nitrate
Potassium nitrate is a food ingredient that is commonly used in various processed foods. It is a synthetic compound made up of potassium, nitrogen, and oxygen. This ingredient is not naturally derived from plants or animals but is produced in a laboratory setting.
The process of making potassium nitrate involves combining potassium hydroxide with nitric acid. This reaction results in the formation of potassium nitrate, which is then purified and used in food manufacturing. The ingredient is commonly used in the food industry as a preservative to help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and extend the shelf life of products.
You may come across potassium nitrate on food labels of processed meats, such as bacon or ham, where it is used to preserve the meat and prevent spoilage. It can also be found in certain cheeses, as well as in some cured and pickled foods. In these products, potassium nitrate plays a crucial role in ensuring food safety and maintaining the quality of the food items.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Potassium nitrate
Asda BLT Pasta SaladSainsbury's British Pork Chipolata Sausage & Bacon Wraps Pigs in Blankets, Butchers Choice
Tesco Chicken & Chorizo Sandwich
Sainsbury's Chicken & King Prawn Paella, Taste the Difference
Higgidy Chorizo, Feta & Pepper Frittata
M&S Collection Dried Iberico Ham
Baxters Favourites Lentil & Bacon Soup
Tesco Ham Hock Cheese & Chutney Chutney Wrap
Sainsbury's Hunter's Chicken with Potato Wedges
Sainsbury's Italian Milano Salami Slices
Sainsbury's Lunch Salami & Fresh Herb Flatbread
Hungry Joe's Mighty Meatball Pasta Feast
Jolly Hog Oak & Beech Smoked Dry Cure Streaky Bacon
M&S Our Best Ever Beef Lasagne
Ginsters Pork, Bacon & Cheese Roll
Sainsbury's Rich & Creamy Tagliatelle Carbonara, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Slow Cooked Spaghetti Bolognese, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Spanish Chorizo Ring
Sainsbury's Spanish Chorizo Slices
Sainsbury's Spanish Diced Chorizo
Sainsbury's Spanish Serrano Ham Slices
Waitrose The Italian Takeout Loaded Fries
