Cooking Salt
What is Cooking Salt?
Cooking salt, also known as sodium chloride, is a mineral compound essential for life. It is mined from underground salt deposits or evaporated from seawater. The refining process removes impurities to produce pure white salt crystals.
Is Cooking Salt vegan?
Cooking Salt is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Cooking Salt gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Cooking Salt a major allergen?
Salt is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens.
What is Cooking Salt used for?
Salt is primarily used to enhance flavor and act as a preservative in processed foods.
Is Cooking Salt safe?
Sodium chloride is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Salt is primarily used to enhance flavor and act as a preservative in processed foods. It can also help control microbial growth and improve texture. It is found in a wide variety of foods, including baked goods, meats, snacks, and canned vegetables.
Health notes
Sodium chloride is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting sodium intake to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated sodium chloride. While essential in small amounts, excessive intake is linked to health concerns.
Allergen info
Salt is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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