Brown Sugar Salt
What is Brown Sugar Salt?
Brown sugar salt is a blend of brown sugar and salt. Brown sugar is made from sugarcane or sugar beets and contains molasses, which gives it its color and flavor. Salt is a mineral, sodium chloride, typically harvested from the earth or sea, and the two ingredients are simply mixed together.
Is Brown Sugar Salt vegan?
Brown Sugar Salt is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Brown Sugar Salt a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Brown Sugar Salt used for?
This combination is used to add both sweet and savory flavors to foods.
Is Brown Sugar Salt safe?
Both brown sugar and salt are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
This combination is used to add both sweet and savory flavors to foods. It's often found in snacks like popcorn, nuts, and various meat products such as bacon and sausages. It can also enhance the taste of desserts and other prepared foods.
Health notes
Both brown sugar and salt are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Brown sugar contributes added sugars to the diet; the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. Salt contributes sodium, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. High sodium intake can contribute to high blood pressure in some people. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride and did not set an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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