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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. Finally, other of nonvolatile nitroso compounds, higher in
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