Ingredient

Sale

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Salt is a fundamental ingredient used to enhance flavor in a wide variety of …

What is Sale?

Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl). It is naturally found in large underground deposits and in seawater. Salt is harvested through mining or evaporation and is then purified for use in food.

Is Sale vegan?

Sale is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Sale gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Sale a major allergen?

Salt is not a major allergen.

What is Sale used for?

Salt is a fundamental ingredient used to enhance flavor in a wide variety of foods.

Is Sale safe?

The FDA sets a Daily Value for sodium, a component of salt, at 2,300 mg per day.

Why it's used

Salt is a fundamental ingredient used to enhance flavor in a wide variety of foods. It also acts as a preservative by inhibiting microbial growth and can affect the texture of products like baked goods and processed meats.

Health notes

The FDA sets a Daily Value for sodium, a component of salt, at 2,300 mg per day. High sodium intake is associated with increased blood pressure in some individuals. Health organizations like the WHO recommend limiting sodium intake. JECFA has evaluated salt and its components.

Allergen info

Salt is not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Sale

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Last updated: October 5, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.