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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-BR.001.0253.001

St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

As a native St. Louisan who's been transplanted to the Seattle area, I can tell you that there's no finer breakfast, dessert, or any-time-of-day snack! This stuff is to die for! Available in almost every bakery and supermarket in the St.

RCI-BR.001.0254.001

St. Lucia Buns

Swedish saffron buns named for Saint Lucia of Syracuse (283–304), whose name day, December 13, was once considered the longest night of the year.

RCI-VG.002.0175.001

Stoemp With Caramalised Shallots

A good filling type of vegetarian dish adding sweetening taste of Caramalised Shallots ! Ready within 40 minutes and enough for 5/6 servings.

RCI-BR.003.0389.001

Strawberry and Gingercream Shortcake

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RCI-DS.001.0513.001

Strawberry and Rice Pudding

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-BR.006.0320.001

Strawberry Banana Cream Pie

Yield: 6-8 servings.

RCI-BR.003.0390.001

Strawberry Banana-Nut Bread

Strawberry Banana-Nut Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0391.001

Strawberry Bread

Strawberry Bread This recipe was given to me by my mother, and makes 2 large loaves, or 4 to 6 smaller loaves, depending upon the size of the pans.

RCI-BR.001.0255.001

Strawberry Bread I

This bread has such nice texture. The fruit flavor is very mild. I got the recipe from another group and it was posted by John Ross. I used the dough cycle and then baked this bread in a 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

RCI-BR.004.0496.001

Strawberry Carrot Cake

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RCI-DS.001.0519.001

Strawberry Cheesecake I

Strawberry Cheesecake I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0576.001

Strawberry-Chicken Salad II

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-BR.004.0499.001

Strawberry Coffee Cake

This one is simple and delicious. Serve it warm.

RCI-BR.003.0393.001

Strawberry Corn Muffins

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RCI-BR.004.0500.001

Strawberry Cream Slice

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RCI-BR.006.0323.001

Strawberry ‘Cream’ Tart

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RCI-BR.005.0593.001

Strawberry Crumb Bars

This recipe came from the Hartman Estate Sale. It was obtained it as part of the purchase of the Family Collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.

RCI-BR.006.0326.001

Strawberry Glace Pie

Strawberry Glace Pie from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0394.001

Strawberry Honey Muffins

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RCI-BV.009.0073.001

Strawberry Jelly Slush

Strawberry Jelly Slush from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0594.001

Strawberry Kolache Cookies

These cookies are absolutely beautiful. You can actually use whatever kind of preserves you wish, but make sure that they are PRESERVES :-) You will love the look of these beautiful cookies! Prep time doesnt include chill time.

RCI-DS.004.0274.001

Strawberry-Mango Salad

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RCI-BR.003.0395.001

Strawberry Muffins

Strawberry Muffins from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0579.001

Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

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RCI-MT.002.0284.001

Strawberry-Pork Salad

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-DS.003.0296.001

Strawberry Puffs

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RCI-BR.006.0330.002

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0330.001

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Rhubarb Recipes | Strawberry Recipes

RCI-DS.002.0178.001

Strawberry Rice Custard Freeze

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-DS.004.0278.001

Strawberry Sauce with Dumplings

Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 6-8

RCI-BR.004.0503.001

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0505.001

Strawberry Shortcakes with mint and whipped cream

Strawberry Shortcakes with mint and whipped cream from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0506.001

Strawberry Shortcake with Fresh Sauce

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RCI-BR.004.0507.001

Strawberry Shortcut Cake

This is one of those recipes from the 70s with lots of already-processed ingredients. I love it. It's very moist because the syrupy strawberry mixture starts on top and soaks through as the cake bakes.

RCI-DS.001.0530.001

Strawberry-topped Rice Pudding

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-BR.004.0510.001

Strawberry Vanilla Almond Layer Cake

Frost cake with The Ultimate Whipped Vanilla-Almond Frosting

RCI-VG.002.0177.001

Street Potato Cakes

Street Potato Cakes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0399.001

Streusel-topped Strawberry Muffins

Streusel-topped Strawberry Muffins from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.004.0042.001

Strip Steaks with Pepper Cream Reduction

Great on a steak or over pasta.

RCI-VG.004.1359.001

Stroganoff Tofu

Stroganoff Tofu from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.005.0217.001

Stuffed Acorn Squash I

Stuffed Acorn Squash I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.002.0179.001

Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Baked potatoes stuffed with a cream cheese seasoned filling.

RCI-VG.002.0180.001

Stuffed Baked Potatoes I

Stuffed Baked Potatoes I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.005.0219.001

Stuffed Baked Potatoes II

Contributed by PressureCookerRecipes Y-Group

RCI-VG.005.0222.001

Stuffed Butternut Squash

Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain governemnt resource—original source of recipe Serves: 6

RCI-VG.005.0225.001

Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Stuffed Cabbage Leaves from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.003.0257.001

Stuffed California Avocado

This recipe is good to serve with a frozen margarita or a bottle of Corona.

RCI-MT.005.0290.001

Stuffed Celery

Stuffed Celery from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0775.001

Stuffed Chicken

Stuffed Chicken from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0779.001

Stuffed Chicken, Cyprus Style

Stuffed Chicken, Cyprus Style from the Recidemia collection