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Grey Salt
Grey Salt
Also known as: sel gris
Low concern
Grey salt is sodium chloride (NaCl) with trace minerals. Like all dietary salt, excessive intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Found in
102 products
What it is
Unrefined sea salt (sel gris) harvested from coastal salt pans, retaining trace minerals and grey clay residue.
Seasoning, flavor, preservation.
Why it's flagged
- high sodium contributes to hypertension
- lack of iodine fortification
What regulators actually say
"Most Americans eat too much sodium. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that adults limit sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day."
"Substances that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use... Sodium chloride (table salt)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as a multipurpose ingredient (21 CFR 182.1)
European Union — EFSA
Standard food ingredient
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