Why I use nitrates

I use Nitrates because:

• Nitrates can preserve meat’s natural color. It also keeps the reddish color to the finished product.
• Nitrates impart a characteristic cured flavor to meat.
• Nitrates prevent the transformation of botulinum spores into toxins thus eliminating the possibility of food poisoning. Sorry...I don't want to die from eating!
• Nitrates prevent rancidity of fats.
• I use Insta Cure™ No. 2 AKA "pink salt"