Ingredient

Salt And Spice

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Salt is used to enhance flavor and as a preservative in a wide variety …

What it is

Salt is a mineral, primarily sodium chloride, found naturally in rock deposits and seawater. Spice refers to dried seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or vegetative substances used in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a food additive for flavor, color, or as a preservative. Spices are harvested and processed by drying and grinding.

Why it's used

Salt is used to enhance flavor and as a preservative in a wide variety of foods. Spices are used to add aroma and taste to foods, ranging from baked goods to savory dishes. Manufacturers use them to create complex flavor profiles and make products more appealing.

Health notes

Salt (sodium chloride) is essential for human health, but high intake is linked to increased blood pressure. The FDA recommends limiting sodium intake. JECFA has evaluated salt and set an acceptable daily intake. Spices are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for flavoring. While some spices have been studied for potential health benefits, the evidence is often mixed and requires more research.

Allergen info

Salt is not a major allergen. Some spices can be derived from plants that are also allergens (e.g., mustard seed), but spices themselves are not among the 9 FDA major allergens. Gluten is not typically associated with salt or common spices.

Products containing Salt And Spice

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SIBARITA Panca Pepper Paste Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs

MyThreeSons Gourmet, LLC Gourmet Pimento Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 464kcal 14.3Protein 46.4Fat 3.6Carbs Sugarloaf Mountain Sunlight Vineyard LLC Momma B's, Homestyle Mac & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving 191kcal 10Protein 12.7Fat 9.1Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Whole Foods Market, New England Clam Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 118kcal 3.7Protein 8.6Fat 7.3Carbs Sugarloaf Mountain Sunlight Vineyard LLC Mac & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 100% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 205kcal 8.8Protein 10.6Fat 18.4Carbs Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc. Mexicali Dip Dips & Salsa 286kcal 3.6Protein 28.6Fat 3.6Carbs

Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc. Premium White Meat Chicken Salad Deli Salads High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 365kcal 19.1Protein 30.4Fat 3.5Carbs

Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc. Premium White Meat Chicken Salad, Cranberries & Walnuts Deli Salads High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 400kcal 13.9Protein 33.0Fat 10.4Carbs MyThreeSons Gourmet, LLC Gourmet Pimento Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 393kcal 14.3Protein 35.7Fat 3.6Carbs MyThreeSons Gourmet, LLC Emmy's Original Gourmet Pimento Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 429kcal 14.3Protein 39.3Fat 3.6Carbs Big Y Foods, Inc. Turkey Wrap Garden Salad Combo Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 121kcal 8.1Protein 4.0Fat 14.6Carbs Tetley Tea Company Jamaica Ltd. Jamaican Old Style Instant Chocolate, Jamaican Old Style Powdered Drinks 562kcal 10.6Protein 6.9Fat 131Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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