Ingredient

Water And Salt

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add water and salt for various purposes, including preserving foods, enhancing flavor, and …

What it is

Water is a clear, odorless, and tasteless liquid essential for life. Salt, or sodium chloride, is a mineral compound typically obtained from salt mines or by evaporating seawater. Together, they form a basic solution used in food processing.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add water and salt for various purposes, including preserving foods, enhancing flavor, and as a processing aid. This combination is commonly found in brined and canned products like pickles, olives, and vegetables.

Health notes

Both water and salt are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Salt is an essential nutrient, but high sodium intake is a public health concern, with the FDA Daily Value set at 2,300 mg. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified) because it is an essential nutrient. There is a broad scientific consensus that excessive sodium intake can contribute to high blood pressure in some individuals.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Water And Salt

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LA PREFERIDA La Preferida, Imported Green Pigeon Peas Canned Vegetables High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 64kcal 4Protein 0Fat 14.4Carbs MATHERNE'S MARKET Habanero Stuffed Olives Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 29% DV per serving 71kcal 0Protein 6.2Fat 3.6Carbs O.N.E Chili Pepper Stuffed Gordal Olives Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 200kcal 0Protein 15Fat 0Carbs O.N.E Pitted Manzanilla Olives Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 150kcal 0Protein 15Fat 0Carbs O.N.E Pitted Manzanilla Olives Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 150kcal 0Protein 15Fat 0Carbs O.N.E Verdial Olives Cracked & Seasoned Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 267kcal 0Protein 25Fat 0Carbs O.N.E Whole Manzanilla Olives Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 133kcal 0Protein 13.3Fat 0Carbs CTF BRAND Straw Mushrooms Broken Canned Vegetables 15kcal 1.8Protein 0Fat 1.8Carbs Razor Clams From Galicia CONSERVAS DE CAMBADOS Razor Clams From Galicia Canned Seafood High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 109kcal 18.2Protein 1.8Fat 1.8Carbs Raley's Cut Green Beans Canned Vegetables 17kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs SHURFINE Fancy Asparagus Whole Spears Canned Vegetables 25kcal 2.5Protein 0Fat 5Carbs Fish Sauce, Fish RUFINA & CO. Fish Sauce, Fish Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 0kcal 20Protein 0Fat 0Carbs
Salt (17 products) Sugar (16 products) Water (15 products) Green Beans (15 products) Citric Acid (12 products) Xanthan Gum (12 products) Dextrose (12 products) Disodium EDTA Added (10 products) Green Pigeon Peas (9 products) Distilled Vinegar (9 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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