With Less Than 2% Salt
What is With Less Than 2% Salt?
This ingredient is sodium chloride, a mineral compound essential for life. It is commonly mined from underground salt deposits or evaporated from seawater or saltwater lakes. It is processed to remove impurities and ground to a specific particle size.
Is With Less Than 2% Salt vegan?
With Less Than 2% Salt is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is With Less Than 2% Salt gluten-free?
Salt is not one of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is With Less Than 2% Salt used for?
Manufacturers add salt primarily to enhance flavor and act as a preservative by inhibiting microbial growth.
Is With Less Than 2% Salt safe?
The FDA sets the Daily Value for sodium at 2,300 mg per day.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add salt primarily to enhance flavor and act as a preservative by inhibiting microbial growth. It can also be used to control fermentation in products like cheese and baked goods, and to firm up textures in some processed foods. It is found in a wide variety of processed foods, including snacks, sauces, meats, and canned goods.
Health notes
The FDA sets the Daily Value for sodium at 2,300 mg per day. High sodium intake is associated with increased blood pressure in some individuals. The World Health Organization recommends limiting sodium intake to less than 2,000 mg per day for adults. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride and established acceptable daily intake levels. Evidence suggests a link between high sodium intake and cardiovascular disease, but individual responses can vary.
Allergen info
Salt is not one of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
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