Sea Salt
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What it is
Sea salt is a type of salt produced by evaporating seawater. It primarily consists of sodium chloride, along with trace amounts of other minerals found naturally in the ocean.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add sea salt to foods primarily for flavoring and as a preservative. It is commonly found in a wide range of products, including snacks, baked goods, and savory dishes.
Health notes
Sea salt is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Like all salts, it is mainly composed of sodium chloride. High intake of sodium is linked to increased blood pressure, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated sodium chloride and set an acceptable daily intake (ADI) not specified, meaning that the available data did not indicate a need for a numeric limit.
Allergen info
Sea salt is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
Products containing Sea Salt
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Kashi US
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—kcal
16.7Protein
14.3Fat
56.3Carbs
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Kashi Chewy Bars Chocolate Almond Sea Salt 7.4Oz
—kcal
14.2Protein
12.2Fat
60.5Carbs
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8.4Protein
2.4Fat
83.5Carbs
Kellogg Company US
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4.1Protein
31.7Fat
58Carbs
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Annies Org Chwy Gran Bars Pnt Btr Choc Chip
400kcal
8Protein
14Fat
64Carbs
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Fd Shd Tst Gd Ktl Cked Sweet Pot Chips BBQ
500kcal
3.6Protein
28.6Fat
64.3Carbs
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Bty Crk Cookie Mix Salted Caramel Thumbprint
381kcal
4.8Protein
4.8Fat
71.4Carbs
Mur Gln Crushed Tom Basil
42kcal
1.7Protein
0Fat
8.3Carbs