Salt And A Trace Of Lime
What is Salt And A Trace Of Lime?
This ingredient combines common table salt (sodium chloride) with a very small amount of lime, which is typically calcium hydroxide. Salt is a mineral compound, while calcium hydroxide is an inorganic compound derived from limestone.
Is Salt And A Trace Of Lime vegan?
Salt And A Trace Of Lime is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Salt And A Trace Of Lime a major allergen?
Neither salt nor calcium hydroxide is a major allergen as defined by the FDA.
What is Salt And A Trace Of Lime used for?
Salt is primarily used as a flavor enhancer and a preservative in many foods.
Is Salt And A Trace Of Lime safe?
Salt (sodium chloride) is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Salt is primarily used as a flavor enhancer and a preservative in many foods. The 'trace of lime' is often included in corn-based products, such as tortilla chips, where it is used in the nixtamalization process to improve the corn's texture, flavor, and nutritional value.
Health notes
Salt (sodium chloride) is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. High sodium intake is associated with increased blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke; the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg per day. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride. Lime (calcium hydroxide) is also recognized as GRAS by the FDA and is a source of calcium. JECFA has evaluated calcium hydroxide and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). At typical consumption levels in foods, this combination is generally considered safe.
Allergen info
Neither salt nor calcium hydroxide is a major allergen as defined by the FDA. This ingredient is not derived from any of the nine major food allergens.
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