Effects of food components and additives on the formation of nitrosamides

M Yamamoto, T Yamada, K Yoshihira…

Index: Yamamoto; Yamada; Tanimura Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 1983 , vol. 31, # 10 p. 3678 - 3683

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Abstract

The effects of food components and food additives on the formation of nitrosamides were studied. Citrate accelerated nitrosamide formation from nitrite and various precursors, such as ureas, urethanes, guanidines and amides. The accelerating effects of citrate on the