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Rock Salt
Rock Salt
Low concern
Rock salt is essentially sodium chloride, the same active component as table salt. Excessive sodium intake is a major modifiable risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Found in
49 products
What it is
Halite (sodium chloride mined from underground deposits), often coarse-grained.
Seasoning, preservative, mineral source; used in cooking, curing, and brining.
Why it's flagged
- high sodium contributes to hypertension
What regulators actually say
"WHO recommends adults consume less than 5 g of salt per day to reduce blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as sodium chloride (21 CFR 182.1)
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food; high-sodium intake warning per WHO
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