2% Of Salt
What is 2% Of Salt?
Salt is a mineral made of sodium chloride (NaCl). It is found naturally in seawater and underground deposits. Salt is harvested through evaporation of seawater or mining rock salt, then purified and sometimes fortified with iodine.
Is 2% Of Salt vegan?
2% Of Salt is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is 2% Of Salt gluten-free?
Salt is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
What is 2% Of Salt used for?
Salt is used to enhance flavor and as a preservative.
Is 2% Of Salt safe?
Salt is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Salt is used to enhance flavor and as a preservative. It helps to draw out moisture and inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Salt is a common ingredient in many processed foods, including dips, pickles, and prepared meals.
Health notes
Salt is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Sodium, a component of salt, is an essential nutrient for human health, but high intake is linked to increased blood pressure in some individuals. The World Health Organization recommends limiting sodium intake. JECFA has evaluated salt and its components, and EFSA has also evaluated sodium chloride. Evidence on the health effects of sodium intake is extensive and ongoing.
Allergen info
Salt is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain 2% Of Salt
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Caesar Salad With Chicken, Chicken
High in sodium — 49% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving
167kcal
9.8Protein
11.7Fat
5.7Carbs
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Garden Salad With Chicken, Chicken
High in sodium — 45% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 51% DV per serving
134kcal
8.1Protein
8.4Fat
6.2Carbs
Melina's Salsa, Chips & More, LLC
Medium Salsa, Medium
36kcal
0Protein
0Fat
7.1Carbs
Melina's Salsa, Chips & More, LLC
Hot Salsa, Hot
36kcal
0Protein
0Fat
7.1Carbs
Nikki's Italian Products
Toasted Guacamole Oven-Ready Breaded Ravioli, Toasted Guacamole
212kcal
9.4Protein
4.1Fat
35.3Carbs
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich, Chicken Bacon Ranch
High in sodium — 57% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
202kcal
13.8Protein
10.7Fat
13.0Carbs
Valentine Food Company, LLC
Hot Sauce, Hot
36kcal
0Protein
0Fat
7.1Carbs
Melina's Salsa, Chips & More, LLC
Mild Salsa, Mild
36kcal
0Protein
0Fat
7.1Carbs
Pickle & Pepper Terrine Loaf Wurst
High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
268kcal
10.7Protein
23.2Fat
3.6Carbs
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