Nitrite

Nitrite is an important polyatomic ion with chemical formula NO2-

## Health[edit]

Nitrites are sometimes found if foods, despite the fact that they are harmful to the human body. A common source of nitrites in food is actually nitrates, which due to bacterial action or the digestive process loose one oxygen atom. Nitrates are found in a number of processed meats, such as ham and bacon.[1][2]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/are-nitrates-and-nitrites-harmful
2. ↑ https://healthfully.com/do-nitrates-food-do-body-4914598.html