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Unrefined Sea Salt From The Atlantic
Unrefined Sea Salt From The Atlantic
Low concern
Salt (sodium chloride) is GRAS but consumed in excess in most diets. WHO recommends <2 g/day sodium for adults.
Found in
11 products
What it is
Sea salt harvested from Atlantic seawater by evaporation, with minimal refining.
Flavor enhancer and preservative.
Why it's flagged
- Excess sodium intake linked to hypertension and cardiovascular disease
- Possible iodine deficiency if unrefined sea salt replaces iodized salt
What regulators actually say
"WHO recommends adults consume less than 5 g of salt (just under a teaspoon) per day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as food ingredient under 21 CFR 182.1 (sodium chloride)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food ingredient
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