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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-SP.003.0660.001

Sweet Chili with Macaroni

This chili is really good, especially with the macaroni in it, has beef and beans too and I garnished it with sour cream, cheese, and green onions. YUMMY. From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Makes 8 servings.

RCI-BR.003.0405.002

Sweet Cornbread

Sweet Cornbread is a variant of the Skillet Cornbread made throughout central and eastern Ontario and Quebec and is sometimes known by the alternative name of Johnny Cake.

RCI-BR.003.0405.001

Sweet Cornbread

Sweet Cornbread is a variant of the Skillet Cornbread made throughout central and eastern Ontario and Quebec and is sometimes known by the alternative name of Johnny Cake.

RCI-BR.004.0519.001

Sweet Corn Cake

Purchased from the Zimmerman Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1989 – date on card says 1926 Contributed by Cat's Recipes Y-Group

RCI-SC.007.0312.001

Sweetened Condensed Soymilk

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RCI-BR.001.0265.001

Sweet Hembesha

Sweet Eritrean bread

RCI-BR.003.0406.001

Sweet, Moist, Wholesome Zucchini Bread

Sweet, Moist, Wholesome Zucchini Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0247.001

Sweet Pea Soup

Sweet Pea Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0409.001

Sweet Potato Biscuits III

From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" Original recipe Makes 18 biscuits

RCI-BR.001.0266.001

Sweet Potato Buns

Sweet Potato Buns from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0613.001

Sweet Potato Cookies

Sweet Potato Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0410.001

Sweet Potato Cornbread

Contributed Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-VG.002.0185.001

Sweet Potato Crisps

Sweet Potato Crisps from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.004.0044.001

Sweet Potato Gravy

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-VG.002.0186.001

Sweet Potato Hash Browns

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Mclean Estate in Irving, Texas in 1982.

RCI-VG.002.0187.001

Sweet Potato Marshmallow Delights

Purchased from Zimmerman Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1989. This recipe indicates it came from an old community cookbook published in 1956. Unfortunately, doesn’t give the name of that cookbook.

RCI-DS.001.0545.001

Sweet Potato Pudding

Sweet potato pudding is a sweet treat and a great side for Thanksgiving meals.

RCI-BR.001.0267.001

Sweet Potato Sandwich Loaf

Sweet Potato Sandwich Loaf from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.003.0142.001

Sweet Potato Soufflé I

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.003.0411.001

Sweet Pumpkin Scones

Sweet Pumpkin Scones from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.005.0089.001

Sweet Rice and Mangoes

Sweet Rice and Mangoes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.001.0219.001

Sweet Rice I

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-SC.006.0034.001

Sweet sauce for spring rolls

Sweet sauce for spring rolls from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0591.001

Sweet-Sour Cucumbers

Sweet-Sour Cucumbers from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0293.001

Sweet & Sour Pork Loin

Sweet & Sour Pork Loin from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0294.001

Sweet & Spicy Smoked Chicken

Slow cooking over smoldering hickory wood with a sweet & spicy rub makes the chicken melt-in-your-mouth tender.

RCI-BR.001.0269.001

Sweet Yeast Rolls

Sweet Yeast Rolls from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.003.0143.001

Swiss Chicken Casserole

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-VG.005.0257.001

Syrmi

Stuffed vine or cabbage leaves

RCI-ND.005.0159.001

Szechuan Noodles

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 3 - 4

RCI-VG.005.0258.001

Szechuan Pickled Vegetables

Szechuan Pickled Vegetables from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.001.0278.001

Szechuan-style Steamed Beef

The secret to this popular restaurant dish is to marinate the beef in a bit of oil. Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world.

Szegedin Goulash
RCI-SP.003.0662.001

Szegedin Goulash

Austrian Cuisine Originally, goulash was a shepherd's stew of the Magyars, a people living in Eastern Europe, mainly in the Pannonian plains of Hungary. From there, it started its triumphal march into the world.

RCI-VG.004.1390.001

Szerb Bableves

Serbian bean soup

RCI-DS.004.0286.001

Szilvas Gomboc

Plum dumplings

RCI-VG.004.1391.001

Ta'amia

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the McCord Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1984.

RCI-VG.001.0593.001

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0596.001

Taboulah

This recipe is for 5 servings.

RCI-VG.001.0598.001

Tabula

Also spelled and pronounced Tabouli - regional pronunciations vary.

RCI-SC.007.0317.001

Taco Seasoning Mix

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-SF.005.0065.001

Tadich Grill Boston

Tadich Grill Boston from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1393.001

Tadka Dal

Lentils with a Spicy Tempering

RCI-BR.001.0270.001

Taftoon

Persian wholemeal flat bread also called Nane Lavash.

RCI-MT.004.0796.001

Tagine of Chicken with Prunes and Almonds

Tagine of Chicken with Prunes and Almonds from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.001.0220.001

Tah Cheen

Persian Chicken. Tah Cheen (or tah chin), means "arranged at the bottom of the pot" in Persian.

RCI-RC.001.0221.001

Tah Chin

Iranian layered rice and chicken casserole, perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas Season) Tah chin — also pronounced tacheen — is an Iranian dish that is quick and simple to make.

RCI-SC.006.0035.001

Tahina Sauce

Tahina Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0250.001

Tahitian Pork Curry with Taro

Nothing like the taste of homegrown suckling pig that has self marinaded on the fruit from your own garden. Polynesian pork is in my opinion the best pork anywhere in the world.

RCI-VG.004.1395.001

Tahu Taugé

A crispy Indonesian salad with tofu, cucumber and beansprouts. This is my favourite salad!

RCI-MT.001.0280.001

Taidetud Vasikarind

Roast stuffed shoulder of veal Serving will be enough for 7-8 people.