Olymel develops line of deli meats free of nitrites, phosphates
Nearly half (47%) of consumers of deli meats are concerned about nitrites in cold cuts, according to a SOMi survey conducted on behalf of Olymel, Canada. To address this issue, Olymel revealed a new line of sliced deli meat that is 100% free of nitrites and phosphates, including Black Forest Smoked Ham, Old Fashioned Smoked Ham and Smoked Turkey Breast.
"Thanks to a winning combination of citrus, pomegranate, yeast and spice extracts, we don't need any nitrites or phosphates,” says Isabelle Marquis, consulting dietitian. “We're often reminded, with good reason, to take care of our health by eating less processed foods that are high in sodium, sugar and fat. But, you don't often hear about additives. We need to limit and monitor our consumption of additives like nitrites and phosphates. So, Olymel's new line of nitrite- and phosphate-free deli meats is one of the best choices for regular consumers of cold cuts."