Ingredient

Salt And Water

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Salt is used to enhance flavor and preserve foods. Water is used as a …

What it is

Salt, or sodium chloride, is a mineral compound that is essential for life. It is naturally found in seawater and underground deposits. Water is a clear, odorless liquid that is essential for all known forms of life.

Why it's used

Salt is used to enhance flavor and preserve foods. Water is used as a solvent, to hydrate ingredients, and to control texture in a wide variety of processed foods.

Health notes

Salt (sodium chloride) is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. High sodium intake is linked to increased blood pressure in some individuals. The WHO recommends limiting sodium intake. JECFA has evaluated salt and water.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Salt And Water

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SHASTHA FOODS Idly/Dosa Quinoa Batter Bread & Muffin Mixes 47kcal 1.8Protein 0.4Fat 7.0Carbs Morty-Pride Meats Inc. Cured Pork Fat Back Other Meats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 643kcal 7.1Protein 71.4Fat 0Carbs Dulcich, Inc. Thai Curry Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 94kcal 2.9Protein 6.5Fat 5.7Carbs Vision League Intl., Inc. Spinach & Cheese Wrapped In Fillo Dough Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 203kcal 8.5Protein 8.5Fat 27.1Carbs Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Spicy Chicken Noodles Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving 106kcal 4.1Protein 1.5Fat 17.6Carbs Glencourt Inc. Lemongrass Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 99kcal 7.2Protein 3.0Fat 10.7Carbs Best Dressed Associates, Inc. Salad Dressing And Marinade, Asian Vinaigrette Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 424kcal 3.0Protein 39.4Fat 15.2Carbs JFC International Inc. Wel-Pac, Japanese Somen Noodles All Noodles High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 345kcal 10.9Protein 0.9Fat 72.7Carbs Pamana Food Industries Inc. Tropica, Siganid Fry Fish Sauce Fish & Seafood 67kcal 13.3Protein 0Fat 0Carbs

Mama Sita Holdings Co., Inc. Mama Sita's, Barbecue Marinade Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 233kcal 0Protein 0Fat 53.3Carbs La Fiesta Food Products Inc. La Fiesta, Salted Plums Wholesome Snacks 50kcal 2.5Protein 0Fat 17.5Carbs Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. Spinach Canned Vegetables 26kcal 1.7Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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