Ingredient

Water & Salt

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Water is used to hydrate, dissolve ingredients, and create steam for cooking. Salt is …

What it is

Water is a clear, odorless, tasteless liquid essential for life. It is sourced from natural bodies like rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers. Salt, or sodium chloride, is a mineral compound typically mined from underground deposits or evaporated from seawater.

Why it's used

Water is used to hydrate, dissolve ingredients, and create steam for cooking. Salt is a fundamental flavor enhancer and preservative used in a vast array of foods, from baked goods to processed meats and snacks.

Health notes

Both water and salt are essential nutrients. Sodium, from salt, is crucial for fluid balance and nerve function, but high intake is linked to increased blood pressure in some individuals. The FDA considers salt (sodium chloride) GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) for use in food. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated sodium chloride.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Water & Salt

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ASIAN BOY (E.B.Q) Spring Roll Skin Crusts & Dough High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 340kcal 2.1Protein 0.2Fat 82.5Carbs MAMA COZZIS Cuban Brand Pizza, Cuban Brand Pizza High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 264kcal 11.5Protein 13.5Fat 25Carbs BEAVER STREET FISHERIES, INC. Bacon Encrstd Bay Scallop 168kcal 11.5Protein 7.1Fat 15.9Carbs Cuban Brand Pizza, Cuban Brand MAMA COZZIS Cuban Brand Pizza, Cuban Brand Pizza High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 264kcal 11.5Protein 13.5Fat 25Carbs TWO-BITE Original Fruit Trio Danish With A Rich Fruit Filling, Apple, Cherry, Blueberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 302kcal 5.7Protein 11.3Fat 47.2Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. French Bread Deluxe Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 217kcal 9.1Protein 7.4Fat 28.6Carbs Steve Evans Genuine Country Sausage Southern Blend Country Sausage Patties Frozen Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 400kcal 13.3Protein 37.8Fat 0Carbs Doreen's Pizza, Inc. Italian Sausage Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 246kcal 13.8Protein 9.2Fat 26.1Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Mixed Bean Salad Deli Salads 80kcal 3.5Protein 0Fat 16.8Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Mixed Bean Salad Deli Salads 80kcal 3.5Protein 0Fat 16.8Carbs Pastore's Inc. Sun Of Italy, Spanish Olives, Stuffed Manzanilla Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 107kcal 0Protein 10.7Fat 7.1Carbs Delhaize America, Inc. Snack Crackers, Cheddar & Jalapeno Flavored Snack Crackers High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 536kcal 17.9Protein 32.1Fat 42.9Carbs
Salt (66 products) Water (59 products) Sugar (50 products) Citric Acid (42 products) Natural Flavors (36 products) Riboflavin (34 products) Niacin (33 products) Soybean Oil (32 products) Dextrose (31 products) Thiamine Mononitrate (30 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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