Which of the Following Statements About Nitrites Is NOT True

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nitrites is NOT true?

• A)Nitrites are very effective as inhibitors of Clostridium botulinum.
• B)Much more nitrite is needed to prevent botulism than to keep meat looking pink.
• C)Nitrites have been implicated in causing stomach cancers.
• D)In the presence of stomach acid, nitrites are converted to nitrous acid.

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