Flavor Packets: Salt
What is Flavor Packets: Salt?
Salt is a mineral compound, primarily sodium chloride (NaCl). It occurs naturally in rock salt deposits and is also harvested from seawater through evaporation. It is purified and often fortified with iodine for nutritional purposes.
Is Flavor Packets: Salt vegan?
Flavor Packets: Salt is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Flavor Packets: Salt a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Flavor Packets: Salt used for?
Salt is a fundamental ingredient used to enhance flavor in a vast range of foods, including processed meals, snacks, and condiments.
Is Flavor Packets: Salt safe?
Salt, specifically its sodium component, is essential for bodily functions.
Why it's used
Salt is a fundamental ingredient used to enhance flavor in a vast range of foods, including processed meals, snacks, and condiments. It also acts as a preservative by inhibiting microbial growth and can affect texture in products like baked goods.
Health notes
Salt, specifically its sodium component, is essential for bodily functions. However, high sodium intake is linked to increased blood pressure. The FDA sets a Daily Value for sodium at 2,300 mg per day. JECFA has evaluated salt and its components, and EFSA has also assessed sodium's role in health. While essential, excessive consumption is a public health concern.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Flavor Packets: Salt
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Cachere Distributing Inc.
Imitation Chicken Flavor Brown Rice Noodles, Imitation Chicken
High in sodium — 72% DV per serving
328kcal
6.2Protein
1.6Fat
71.9Carbs
Cachere Distributing Inc.
Mushroom-Onion Brown Rice Noodles, Mushroom-Onion
High in sodium — 49% DV per serving
336kcal
6.2Protein
1.6Fat
73.4Carbs
Cachere Distributing Inc.
Vegetable Brown Rice Noodles, Vegetable
High in sodium — 72% DV per serving
327kcal
6.2Protein
1.6Fat
71.9Carbs
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