Unrefined Sea Salt
Sea salt is essentially sodium chloride with minor trace minerals; nutritionally equivalent to refined salt for sodium content. Concern is sodium intake — Americans average ~3,400 mg/day vs the FDA target of 2,300 mg/day.
What it is
Salt obtained by evaporation of seawater with minimal processing; >97% NaCl with trace minerals.
Seasoning, preservative, flavor enhancer.
Why it's flagged
- sodium contribution to hypertension
What regulators actually say
"Americans eat on average about 3,400 mg of sodium per day. However, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults limit sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day."
"Eating too much sodium can increase blood pressure and the risk for heart disease and stroke."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Sodium chloride is GRAS (21 CFR 182.1)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; salt subject to general food law
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