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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-RC.004.0301.001

Thousand Island Rice Salad

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-VG.004.1422.001

Three-bean Baked Beans

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2sam and Tiny at World Re

RCI-SP.005.0261.001

Three-bean Chili

Three Bean Chili Delicious three-bean chili, made with kidney beans, lima (or butter) beans, and Great Northern beans.

RCI-VG.004.1426.001

THREE BEAN VINAIGRETTE

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-MT.005.0313.001

Three Cheese Casserole

Makes 6 servings per casserole.

RCI-SP.003.0683.001

Three Ginger Soup

This recipe was found at Restaurant la Cascade in the Languedoc region of France.

RCI-MT.005.0314.001

Three-Mushroom Meatloaf

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

RCI-VG.001.0612.001

Three-tomato Salad

Three-tomato Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0262.001

Three-vegetable Curry

Three-vegetable Curry from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1428.001

Tibetan Lentil Soup

This is a simple, healthy, and unusually spiced soup. It is really satisfying.

RCI-RC.004.0302.001

Tico Rice

Tico Rice from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0206.001

Tie-dye Pancakes

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan. This batter makes approximately 12 – 14 pancakes.

RCI-SN.002.0290.001

Tiganitoi Kolokuthokorfades

Fried stuffed zucchini blossoms. Traditional recipe from Molivos of Lesvos island.

RCI-VG.004.1430.001

Tinda Fry

Sautéed round gourd

RCI-MT.002.0305.001

Tinga Poblana

- submitted by Lumpy Use your chipotles the way GOD, and NOT Bobby Flay, intended for them to be used. Make tinga poblana, either with pork, or tuna.

RCI-SC.005.0174.001

Tirk Salouk Swai

Tirk Salouk Swai from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1431.001

Tirshi

Tirshi is otherwise known as pumpkin Salad. This salad is traditionally from the Sepharidic region of Morocco. It is great with couscous and makes a refreshing change to normal salad.

RCI-SW.001.0096.001

Toasted Bread Tomato Sandwich

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RCI-RC.006.0133.001

Toasted Corn and Bulgur Salad

I obtained this recipe from an estate sale when I purchased the family collection from the Sullivan Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1988.

RCI-SC.003.0199.001

Toasted Pecan Dressing

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-SN.004.0165.001

Toasted Pepitas

These edible pumpkin seeds are a popular ingredient in Mexican cooking. With their white hull removed, they are a medium-dark green and have a deliciously delicate flavor, which is even better when the seeds are roasted and salted.

RCI-SW.003.0087.001

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Toasted pumpkin seeds a tasty fall treat.

RCI-SW.003.0088.001

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds I

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec

RCI-ND.007.0063.001

Toasted Ravioli

Toasted Ravioli is a misnomer as this dish is fried.

RCI-BR.005.0627.001

Toaster-oven Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Contributed by Delma at Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-RC.006.0134.001

Toated Rice Dressing

Makes 6 servings.

Tod Mun
RCI-SN.002.0291.002

Tod Mun

(Thai fish cakes) can be found sold on the streets of Thailand and are a popular snack. At home they are perfect for an appetizer. There are many different recipes. The most common variant uses both fish and shrimp; this is the basic fish recipe.

RCI-SN.002.0291.001

Tod Mun

(Thai fish cakes) can be found sold on the streets of Thailand and are a popular snack. At home they are perfect for an appetizer. There are many different recipes. The most common variant uses both fish and shrimp; this is the basic fish recipe.

RCI-BR.005.0628.001

Toffee Nut Bars

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RCI-VG.004.1435.001

Tofu and Mushroom Delight

Recipe from United Soybean Board

RCI-SP.004.0307.001

Tofu and Vegetables

Tofu and Vegetables

RCI-BR.003.0418.001

Tofu Banana Bread

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RCI-BR.004.0527.001

Tofu Cheesecake

Tofu Cheesecake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.001.0407.001

Tofu Cream Cheese

Tofu Cream Cheese from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.003.0200.001

Tofu Dressing

Tofu Dressing from the Recidemia collection

RCI-ND.002.0148.001

Tofu Fettuccini

Tofu Fettuccini from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0207.001

Tofu Pancake

Vegan Cuisine

RCI-SW.002.0114.001

Tofu Rice Burgers

Tofu Rice Burgers from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.001.0410.001

Tofu Ricotta Cheese

Tofu Ricotta Cheese from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0327.001

Tofu Sour Cream

Tofu Sour Cream from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1438.001

Tofu Stir Fry with Charred Onion

Tofu Stir Fry with Charred Onion from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.002.0217.001

Tofu Tomato Mango Soup

Tofu Tomato Mango Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0345.001

Tofu Vegetable Quiche

Tofu Vegetable Quiche from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1440.001

Tofu with Oyster Sauce

Tofu with Oyster Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1443.001

Tokwat Baboy

Fried mixture of pork and tofu with vinegar, onion and soy sauce.

RCI-VG.005.0265.001

Tolma

Stuffed grape leaves

RCI-VG.001.0613.001

Tomatensalat

Tomatensalat Another of my Grandmother's recipes. According to her, she said this has been in her family for generations!

RCI-VG.001.0614.001

Tomatensalat I

Austrian tomato salad Serves 4.

RCI-VG.001.0615.001

Tomato and Coriander Salad (Banadura Salata B' Kizbara)

Tomato and Coriander Salad (Banadura Salata B' Kizbara) from the Recidemia collection

Tomato and Onion Chutney
RCI-SC.007.0328.001

Tomato and Onion Chutney

Tomato and Onion Chutney by Hooked on Heat