Salt And Trace Of Lime
What is Salt And Trace Of Lime?
Salt is a common mineral, primarily sodium chloride, obtained from mines or evaporated from seawater. Lime, typically calcium hydroxide, is a mineral compound derived from limestone.
Is Salt And Trace Of Lime vegan?
Salt And 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 Trace Of Lime a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Salt And Trace Of Lime used for?
Salt is widely used as a flavor enhancer and preservative in many foods.
Is Salt And Trace Of Lime safe?
Both salt and lime are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Salt is widely used as a flavor enhancer and preservative in many foods. Lime is often added during the traditional nixtamalization process for corn, which improves the corn's nutritional value and texture, especially in products like tortillas and tortilla chips.
Health notes
Both salt and lime are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg; high intake is associated with increased blood pressure. JECFA has evaluated both salt and calcium hydroxide/oxide. There are no notable controversies regarding lime at the trace amounts typically found in foods.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Salt And Trace Of Lime
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Magnolia Foods, Inc.
Tortilla Chips
429kcal
4.8Protein
28.6Fat
33.3Carbs
Hacienda Mexican Foods L.L.C.
Home Style Corn Styl Tortilla Chips
571kcal
7.1Protein
39.3Fat
57.1Carbs
Magnolia Foods, Inc.
Corn Tortilla Chips, Corn Tortilla
500kcal
7.1Protein
25Fat
—Carbs
Magnolia Foods, Inc.
Totopos De Maiz Homestyle Tortilla Chips, Totopos De Maiz Homestyle
High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving
500kcal
7.1Protein
25Fat
60.7Carbs
Bristol Farms
Lightly Salted Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips, Lightly Salted
500kcal
7.1Protein
25Fat
60.7Carbs
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