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Insta Cure™ #2, Naturally Colored (No Red Dye)

Contains sodium nitrite

This curing salt combines salt, nitrite, nitrate and annatto extract for dry-cured meats. It also contains propylene glycol and should not be used for brine or wet curing.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredients
$7.99 1 oz · lowest price at The Sausage Maker
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts

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Ingredients: Salt, sodium nitrite (6.25%), sodium nitrate (1.00%), annatto extract, propylene glycol
62 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as salt, spices, baking staplesLow confidence · Scored on 2 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition facts not available. Scored on its ingredients, processing, sourcing and transparency; the Nutrition part is neutral until we can read the label.Your product? Claim this listing to add the label and it’s scored in full.
Nutrition · counts 5%50
Ingredients · counts 45%67
Processing · counts 20%55
Sourcing · counts 10%50
Transparency · counts 20%65
Why it scores 62
Nutrition 50 · Used in small amounts, so nutrition barely counts
Ingredients 67 · Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Sodium or potassium nitrate (additive, −10); Annatto (additive, −4); 1 more
Processing 55 · Salt mixed with curing agents, annatto extract and propylene glycol
Sourcing 50 · The origin of the salt and other ingredients isn't stated
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list and a specific natural-color claim
Contains sodium nitrite and nitrate
Contains propylene glycol
Not for brine or wet curing
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−33 for sodium or potassium nitrite, sodium or potassium nitrate, annatto and 1 more
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Salt Sodium nitrite (6.25%) Sodium nitrate (1.00%) Annatto extract Propylene glycol
5 ingredients 1 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives4 additives · 1 high risk
Sodium or potassium nitrite (E250, E249)PreservativeHigh risk
Can form nitrosamines in cured meat; IARC classifies processed meat as carcinogenic (Group 1), with nitrites a likely contributor.
Sodium or potassium nitrate (E251, E252)PreservativeModerate risk
Turns into nitrite in cured meat, with the same nitrosamine concern (IARC, processed meat).
Annatto (E160b)ColourLimited risk
Plant-based colour from achiote seeds; generally safe, but can occasionally cause allergic reactions.
Propylene glycol (E1520)CarrierLimited risk
Solvent for flavourings; considered safe in small amounts, with an acceptable daily intake set by EFSA.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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