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Sorbates and Sulfites

Potassium sorbate and potassium metabisulfite are associated with an increased risk of certain cancers.

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Jan 18, 2026

What specific preservatives in deli meats have the strongest epidemiological links to cancer?

Multiple recent epidemiological analyses identify a handful of specific food preservatives—especially nitrate/nitrite curing agents and a smaller group of sorbates, sulfites and acetate-type acids—as ...

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