Ingredient

Salt & Sea Salt

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Salt is widely used in food for its flavor-enhancing properties, making foods taste better. …

What it is

Salt, chemically known as sodium chloride, is a mineral compound made of sodium and chlorine. It is essential for life and is commonly obtained from salt mines or by evaporating seawater. Sea salt is produced by evaporating seawater, which leaves behind sodium chloride along with trace minerals.

Why it's used

Salt is widely used in food for its flavor-enhancing properties, making foods taste better. It also acts as a preservative by drawing moisture out of food, which slows down the growth of bacteria and spoilage. It is found in almost all processed foods, from snacks to soups and baked goods.

Health notes

Salt is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While sodium is an essential nutrient, consuming too much sodium can be a health concern, particularly for blood pressure. The FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 milligrams per day for adults. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride and determined that an acceptable daily intake was not specified, as it is an essential nutrient.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Salt & Sea Salt

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Blount Seafood Corporation Shrimp & Roasted Corn Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 97kcal 3.1Protein 5.4Fat 9.7Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Lobster Bisque Soup, Lobster Canned Soup High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 110kcal 2.9Protein 8.6Fat 5.3Carbs Sweet Earth Natural Foods Enchilada Suiza Salsa Verde Sauce, Corn, White Beans, Sweet Potato, Corn Tortilla, Jack & Feta Cheese, Enchilada Suiza Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 141kcal 5.9Protein 6.7Fat 14.9Carbs

Arcade Industries The 19Th Hole Snack Other Snacks 800kcal 13.3Protein 30Fat 46.7Carbs Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc. Cinnamon Pecans, Cinnamon Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 567kcal 6.7Protein 46.7Fat 43.3Carbs Arcade Industries Roasted & Salted Gourmet Jumbo Mix, Roasted & Salted Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 600kcal —Protein 53.3Fat 23.3Carbs

United Natural Foods, Inc. Burger Organic Sauce, Burger Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 344kcal 0Protein 28.1Fat 21.9Carbs Bodacious Food Company Geraldine's, Potato Sticks, Cheddar, Cheddar Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 464kcal 17.9Protein 21.4Fat 53.6Carbs Intermountain Natural, LLC Original Chan Rough Cut Shredded Beef Jerky, Original Chan Other Snacks 321kcal 35.7Protein 5.4Fat 14.3Carbs Mavens Creamery Salted Caramel Macaron Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 288kcal 3.9Protein 15.4Fat 34.6Carbs

Arcade Industries Georgetown Fruit & Nut Mix, Georgetown Fruit & Nut Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 500kcal 13.3Protein 36.7Fat 43.3Carbs Target Stores Lobster Bisque, Lobster Other Soups High in sodium — 62% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 115% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 51% DV per serving 110kcal 2.9Protein 8.6Fat 5.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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