Slat
What is Slat?
Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl). It is naturally occurring and can be harvested from salt mines or evaporated from seawater or saltwater lakes. Salt is essential for human life and is used to enhance flavor and preserve food.
Is Slat vegan?
Slat is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Slat gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Slat a major allergen?
Salt is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Slat used for?
Manufacturers add salt to foods to enhance flavor, act as a preservative, and help with texture.
Is Slat safe?
Salt, specifically the sodium it contains, is a necessary nutrient for bodily functions.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add salt to foods to enhance flavor, act as a preservative, and help with texture. It is commonly found in processed foods like soups, snacks, canned goods, and baked items, as well as in cured meats and cheeses.
Health notes
Salt, specifically the sodium it contains, is a necessary nutrient for bodily functions. However, high sodium intake is linked to increased blood pressure in some individuals. The FDA recommends limiting sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per day. JECFA has evaluated salt and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). Evidence on the health effects of sodium intake is extensive and ongoing.
Allergen info
Salt is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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