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Salt provides essential sodium and chloride minerals critical for nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and electrolyte balance, though dietary moderation is recommended due to health associations with excessive sodium intake.

About

Salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), essential for human physiological function and one of the oldest food preservation and flavoring agents known to civilization. Extracted through evaporation of seawater, mineral deposits, or underground salt mines, salt exists in multiple crystalline forms ranging from fine powder to large mineral nuggets. The main types include sea salt, rock salt (halite), kosher salt, and specialty salts such as Himalayan pink salt and fleur de sel, each with distinct grain sizes, mineral compositions, and textural properties that influence their culinary applications.

Culinary Uses

Salt serves as the primary flavor enhancer and seasoning across virtually all culinary traditions, enhancing natural flavors, suppressing bitterness, and balancing sweetness. Beyond its seasoning role, salt functions as a critical preservative through curing, brining, and dry-salting techniques in charcuterie, seafood preservation, and fermented foods. In baking and cooking, salt regulates gluten development, controls fermentation rates, and aids texture formation in breads, pastas, and cured meats. Different salt varieties—coarse kosher salt for finishing, fleur de sel for delicate garnish, and fine sea salt for baking—provide textural variation and mineral complexity to refined preparations.

Used In

Recipes Using salt (6,202)

RCI-MT.001.0242.001

Smothered Roast Beef II

In Romanian: Friptura inabusita II

RCI-SF.001.0333.001

Snapper with Cilantro Sauce

* Source: Ladies Home Journal * Prep: 15 Minutes | Bake: 10 Minutes * Makes 4 Servings and ¾ cup of

RCI-BR.003.0371.001

Snappy Ginger Muffins

=Snappy Ginger Muffins=

RCI-BR.005.0564.001

Snickerdoodle

A is a soft cookie lightly dusted with cinnamon. It has a characteristically crackly surface, and can be crisp or soft, depending on preference. Some variants include nutmeg, raisins, or nuts.

RCI-DS.003.0288.001

Snowman Puke

" I was too.

RCI-SN.004.0149.001

Sobji Bharji

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Jacobs Estate in Mabank, Texas in 1987.

RCI-BR.001.0242.001

Socca

(French), or (Italian).

RCI-MT.001.0244.001

Sofrito-Marinated Steak

' column in the Chicago Tribune. You can marinate this for as little as 30 minutes but 2–3 hours is best. I've included the 30 minute marinading time in the prep time.

RCI-BR.005.0571.001

Soft Molasses Cookies I

Soft Molasses Cookies I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.005.0209.001

Sogan Dolma

Contributed by User:Frozen.rainbow (

RCI-RC.005.0079.001

Soji

Soji from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.001.0118.001

Sollongtang

("Sollongtang") is rice beef noodle soup seasoned with sesame seeds, salt, pepper, scallions, and sesame oil.

RCI-VG.004.1252.001

Solomon

Solomon from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.005.0060.001

Somali Crabmeat Stew

Somali Crabmeat Stew from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0600.001

Somali Peanut Soup

Somali Peanut Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.002.0273.001

Somali Shrimp Curry

Somali Shrimp Curry from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.005.0210.001

Sombrero Artichokes

This recipe came from The Printey Estate sale. It was obtained it as part of the Family Collection from The Printey Estate in Forney, Texas in 2001.

RCI-SP.003.0602.001

Somlah Machoo Soup

Serving Size: 4

RCI-SF.002.0274.001

Som Tum

Thai raw papaya salad

RCI-VG.001.0546.001

Sook Choo Na Mool

Sook Choo Na Mool from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0272.001

So'o Ku'i

So'o Ku'i from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0234.001

Sooya

Sooya

RCI-SP.003.0603.001

Sopa a la Criolla

Sopa a la Criolla

RCI-SP.003.0604.001

Sopa a la Criolla II

Sopa a la Criolla II

RCI-SP.003.0605.001

Sopa Boba

Sopa Boba from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.001.0121.001

Sopa de Ajo I

Sopa de Ajo Spanish garlic soup

RCI-SP.005.0235.001

Sopa de Amendoim

Peanut Soup from Curaçao, or a Caribbean chicken and peanut soup

RCI-VG.004.1253.001

Sopa de Feijao Verde

String bean soup

RCI-VG.004.1254.001

Sopa de Frijoles Negros

Black bean soup from Cuba.

RCI-SP.003.0610.001

Sopa de Papas

Sopa de Papas from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.002.0195.001

Sopa de Tomates con Platanos

Sopa de Tomates con Platanos from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0612.001

Sopa Negra

black bean Soup

RCI-BR.003.0373.001

Sopa Paraguaya

Sopa Paraguaya from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1258.001

Sopión

Sopión from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0613.001

Sopón de Gandures

Pigeon Peas and Beef stew

RCI-BR.003.0374.001

Sorghum Bread

Sorghum Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.005.0211.001

Sorma

Stuffed cabbage

RCI-SP.003.0615.001

Soto ayam

There are many variations of depending on the ingredients, the way it served, and the amount of spices used.

RCI-SP.003.0616.001

Soto Ayam (Chicken Soup)

A Malaysian style Chicken soup

Soto Madura
RCI-VG.004.1259.001

Soto Madura

Soto Madura

RCI-DS.001.0500.001

Souffléed Lemon Custard

* Serves 8

RCI-MT.005.0278.001

Soujookh

Armenian spiced dried sausage Makes 8 5x6 pieces

RCI-SF.005.0061.001

Soupa Nisiotiki

Island Soup Cooking Time: 40 minutes.

RCI-VG.004.1261.001

Soup Cream of Dried Beans

Soup Cream of Dried Beans from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0619.001

Soupe du Samedi

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

RCI-SP.002.0198.001

Soupe Giraumon

Haitian pumpkin soup.

RCI-SC.003.0178.001

Souper Tomato Dressing

Soup, Tomato, Canned, Condensed by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 32

RCI-SP.001.0125.001

Souppa Trakhanas - Trahana Soup

Souppa Trakhanas - Trahana Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-ND.007.0058.001

Sour Cherry Dumplings

Sour Cherry Dumplings from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0375.001

Sour Cream Banana Bread

This is a recipe I obtained from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hager estate in Canton, Texas in 1982.