Salt And Butter
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What it is
Salt and butter is a combination of two common food ingredients. Salt, or sodium chloride, is a mineral compound harvested from seawater or underground. Butter is a dairy product made by churning cream or milk, separating butterfat from buttermilk.
Why it's used
This combination is used to enhance flavor, add richness, and improve texture in a wide range of foods. It is frequently found in baked goods, snacks, and dairy products like ice cream.
Health notes
Both salt and butter are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as common food ingredients. Salt contributes sodium, and high intake is associated with increased blood pressure; the FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg per day. Butter is a source of saturated fat, and the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride and determined that an acceptable daily intake (ADI) is not specified.
Allergen info
Butter is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.