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Do you think all nitrates are bad? In a recent post regarding Biotta Beet Juice, I mentioned that “Beets are loaded with nitrates, and recent studies have shown that nitrates play a big part in lowering blood pressure.” What’s the scoop on nitrates? Good or bad?

The issue of nitrates in foods is a complex one, but here’s the simple explanation. Nitrates are a combination of nitrogen and oxygen and are naturally occurring in vegetables, since those represent the main sources of energy required for plant growth. The amount of nitrates naturally found in vegetables varies depending on the kind of vegetables. Some of the vegetables with the highest levels of naturally occurring nitrates are beets and radishes.

The nitrate levels naturally found in vegetables are regarded as safe. The concern with nitrates centers around added nitrates—nitrates added to food for preservation purposes. In the food processing business, special care must be taken when nitrates are added to foods. In some instances, nitrates can chemically link to naturally occurring amines in food and create carcinogenic compounds. 

Biotta does not add any nitrates to our juices, and our juices contain no amines. They are all USDA 100% organic juices; there is no risk of forming carcinogenic compounds. In fact, the scientific community has discovered that the naturally occurring nitrate content in foods can be very beneficial to people attempting to control their hypertension. Eating vegetables and fruits is a good dietary practice, whether it is because of the naturally occurring nitrate content or because of the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. At Biotta, we also know that the tastiest way to get your vegetables is from Biotta juices!

Biotta produces USDA organic juices, available in 16.9 and 8.4 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles.

Want more information about Biotta juices? If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right. If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory. If you have any other questions, just email us.