Iodized Salt And Spices
What is Iodized Salt And Spices?
Iodized salt is table salt with added potassium iodide or sodium iodide. "Spices" is a general term for dried seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or vegetative substances used in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a food additive for flavor, color, or as a preservative. The specific spices used vary widely.
Is Iodized Salt And Spices gluten-free?
Spices are generally not a source of gluten unless cross-contamination occurs during processing.
Is Iodized Salt And Spices a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Iodized Salt And Spices used for?
Iodized salt is added to foods to provide flavor and is also a source of iodine, an essential nutrient.
Is Iodized Salt And Spices safe?
Salt is a source of sodium, and the FDA sets the Daily Value for sodium at 2,300 mg per day.
Why it's used
Iodized salt is added to foods to provide flavor and is also a source of iodine, an essential nutrient. Spices are added to enhance or impart flavor to a wide variety of food products, including savory dishes, snacks, and processed meats. Manufacturers use them to create specific taste profiles.
Health notes
Salt is a source of sodium, and the FDA sets the Daily Value for sodium at 2,300 mg per day. High sodium intake is linked to increased blood pressure in some people. Iodine is an essential nutrient important for thyroid function. The FDA considers salt GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) when used for its intended purpose. JECFA has evaluated salt and spices.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Spices are generally not a source of gluten unless cross-contamination occurs during processing.
Foods that contain Iodized Salt And Spices
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14.3Protein
17.9Fat
7.1Carbs
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15kcal
0Protein
0Fat
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High in sodium — 21% DV per serving
120kcal
9Protein
6Fat
7Carbs
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