Curing Agents: How They Preserve and Flavour Food0

• Food Hygiene, Food Safety, New Technology
• April 11, 2025

Curing agents play a key role in preserving meat and enhancing its flavour, colour, and texture. When we enjoy foods like bacon, ham, or sausages, we often overlook the process that keeps them safe and tasty—curing. This age-old method uses specific ingredients, called curing agents, to prevent spoilage and stop harmful bacteria from growing. While