Two French studies have sparked a wide debate about the safety of some preservatives consumed daily. The results indicated a slight link between these substances and an increased long-term risk of cancer or diabetes. Although the results do not imply an immediate or direct danger, they raise an important question: is the consumer aware of what they are eating? In the first study, researchers found multiple associations between preservatives widely used in industrial foods within the European market and higher rates of breast and prostate cancer. The study focused on nitrites and nitrates, commonly found in processed meats such as bacon.
