Percentage of Sodium Nitrite

[Len Dennis]

I'm finally able to obtain some Cure #1 and was wondering about the % of sodium nitrite in it.

Both being listed as Prague 1, I've been reading up and the different (supposedly those who would know) sources I've found say that #1 has

6.25% nitrite (balance is regular salt)
http://www.sausagemaker.com/11...ureand153no18oz.aspx

or

6.75% nitrite (balance is regular salt)
http://www.modernistpantry.com/prague-powder-1.html

in it.

Which is it? and is the difference of any consequence?

 

[Geir Widar]

I'm no expert of this, but I have used a few kilos of the stuff over the years.
I'd say that this difference is insifigificant. The final result will be the same, but as I've stated I have never tried.

Before I got my very accurate digital scale, I sorta winged the amount, not knowing how unaccurate my normal digital scale was. I've never had any problems.

 

[Marc]

Completely agree with Geir. There are so many other factors that come in to determining the final amounts in the end product that that little deviation initially is insignificant. JIMO.

 

[Len Dennis]

That's kind of what I figured but they really put the scare into you about using any form of nitrite in home sausage making so I thought I'd ask.

Ontario is a nanny state I should add is why I mention "scare". It's extremely difficult if not impossible to buy #1 here.

 

[Rex]

Dennis, you can get it at Malabar Spices in Burlington. Google it and see.

 

[Len Dennis]

I was aware of Malabar. My initial search wanted something closer (which I have found--non-commercial).

Thanks.

 

[Dru Cook]

Another source in Canada is Stuffer's Supply


I doubt that the difference of any consequence... Prague Powder #1, Insta Cure #1, DQ Curing Salt #1 etc.. are all supposed to be the same with 6.25% Sodium Nitrite and 93.75% Salt as per FDA and USDA regulations. (Yeah I guess we follow suit here in Canada

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