What is Salt?

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In short

Table salt consists mainly of sodium chloride, a compound of sodium and chloride. The salt value on food labels is calculated from the total sodium content.

How much is good?

NRV (EU reference value): 6 g

Too much

Too much salt can raise blood pressure.

Other names

Speisesalz, Kochsalz, Natriumchlorid, NaCl, Salt, Sodium chloride, Sal, Cloruro de sodio

Source

EU Regulation 1169/2011; EFSA 2019 (sodium)

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