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Refined Salt

Low concern

Salt is GRAS but is the primary dietary source of sodium. FDA, WHO, and CDC advise reducing sodium intake (target <2300 mg/day for adults).

Found in

86 products

What it is

Sodium chloride processed to remove minerals/impurities; common table salt.

Seasoning; preservative; flavor enhancer.

Why it's flagged

high sodium intake associated with cardiovascular disease

What regulators actually say

"Americans eat on average about 3,400 mg of sodium per day; the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting sodium to less than 2,300 mg per day."

FDA - Sodium in Your Diet — fda.gov

"Reducing salt intake to the recommended level of less than 5 g per day could prevent 1.7 million deaths each year."

WHO - Salt Reduction — who.int

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (21 CFR 182.1)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food, sodium reduction encouraged

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