Nitrite and Nitrate content of fruits and vegetables in Kermanshah (2010)

Abstract

Background: High intake of Nitrite and Nitrate may threat human health. Fruits and leafy vegetables are the major source of these chemicals in our diet. There are limited studies on Nitrite and Nitrate content of fruits and vegetables in Iranian and we need to conduct more research on daily-consumed foods. This study aimed to determine Nitrite and Nitrate contents of distributed fruits and vegetables in Kermanshah (2010).