Alder Smoked Salt

Alder smoked salt is a type of salt that has been exposed to smoke from alder wood. This process infuses the salt crystals with a distinct smoky aroma and flavor. It is made by cold-smoking salt over alder wood, allowing the salt to absorb the wood's natural compounds.

Manufacturers add alder smoked salt primarily for its unique flavor profile, which combines saltiness with a savory, smoky note. It is often used in gourmet food products to enhance taste. Common applications include chocolates, snack foods like potato chips, and various savory dishes where a smoky flavor is desired.

Salt (sodium chloride), the primary component of alder smoked salt, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. However, the FDA recommends limiting sodium intake to 2,300 mg per day, as excessive sodium consumption is linked to high blood pressure. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride and determined that an acceptable daily intake (ADI) is 'not specified,' indicating that based on available data, a numerical limit is not deemed necessary.