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Finegrained Salt
Finegrained Salt
Low concern
Salt (NaCl) is a GRAS food ingredient (21 CFR 182.1). Excessive sodium intake is associated with hypertension and cardiovascular disease per WHO and CDC; recommended <2300 mg sodium/day for adults.
Found in
9 products
What it is
Fine-grained sodium chloride (table salt).
Seasoning, flavor enhancer, preservative, texture modifier.
Why it's flagged
- hypertension risk at high intake
- cardiovascular risk
What regulators actually say
"WHO recommends adults consume less than 5 g of salt (just under a teaspoon) per day. Most people consume too much salt — on average 9–12 g per day, or around twice the recommended maximum level of intake."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 182.1)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised as food
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