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peratures may increase the risk of certain of nitrous acid in its dissociated form,
types of cancer (Jakszyn et al. 2004). Other generated from nitrite, with secondary
compounds that can also exert adverse effects amines. Some of the most important nitro-
on consumers’ health are the biogenic amines samines detected in cured meats are N-
that are generated by the microbial decarbox- nitrosodimethylamine, N-nitrosopirrolidine,
ylation of certain amino acids, which have N-nitrosopiperidine, N-nitrosodiethylamine,
potential vasoactive or psychoactive toxico- N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine, N-nitrosomorp-
logical effects. Amines may also constitute a holine, and N-nitrosoethylmethylamine.
source of secondary amines that can react Some are carcinogenic in a wide range of
with nitrite and produce nitrosamines with animal species. In addition, a large number
potential carcinogenic activity
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