Evaporated Salt
Salt is GRAS but excess sodium intake is the leading dietary cause of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The FDA's voluntary sodium reduction goals and the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines target less than 2,300 mg sodium/day for adults.
What it is
Sodium chloride produced by evaporating brine from solution-mined salt deposits, yielding a high-purity (>99% NaCl) crystalline salt.
Seasoning and preservative; supplies sodium chloride.
Why it's flagged
- high sodium intake raises blood pressure
- cardiovascular risk
- kidney strain
What regulators actually say
"Most Americans consume too much sodium - on average, more than 3,400 mg each day - far exceeding the recommended limit of 2,300 mg per day."
"Sodium chloride is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 182.1); FDA issuing voluntary sodium reduction targets.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted ingredient; EFSA set adequate intake at 2 g sodium/day for adults.
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