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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This ingredient is added to foods primarily to enhance their taste. Salt also acts …
What it is
Salt And Less Than 2% Spices" is a blend of common table salt (sodium chloride) and a small amount of various dried plant parts. These plant parts, known as spices, are used to add flavor to food.
Why it's used
This ingredient is added to foods primarily to enhance their taste. Salt also acts as a preservative, helping to extend the shelf life of products. It is commonly found in savory processed foods such as pizzas and prepared meals.
Health notes
Salt (sodium chloride) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. However, consuming too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure, and the FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. Spices, when used as flavorings, are also generally recognized as safe by the FDA. JECFA has evaluated salt and many individual spices.
Allergen info
Neither salt nor "spices" as a general category are considered major food allergens by the FDA.
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.