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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.005.0641.001

Vanilla Cookies

Vanilla Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0642.001

Vanilla Crescents (Vanilkove rohlicky)

Vanilla Crescents (Vanilkove rohlicky) from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0643.001

Vanilla Crisps

A tasty cookie that is much like a sugar cookie, but takes less time to make.

RCI-DS.001.0585.001

Vanilla Custard Cups

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re

RCI-MT.006.0048.001

Vanilla-fragranced Duckling

Vanilla-fragranced Duckling from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.002.0196.001

Vanilla Pecan Ice Cream

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.

RCI-DS.002.0197.001

Vanilla Rice Custard Freeze

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-BR.005.0644.001

Vanilla Sugar Valentine Cookies with Lemon Icing

I haven't eaten these but I made them for Sam's state school class. The kiddos that could tell me said they were great. 'cause they will be eaten fast!

RCI-BR.005.0645.001

Vanilla Wafers

Vanilla Wafers from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0646.001

Vanillekipferl

Vanilla crescent cookies from Austria

RCI-BR.005.0647.001

Vanillekipferln

Vanilla crescent cookies Vanillekipferln

RCI-VG.004.1479.001

Varm Kålstuvning

Hot Slaw - Serves 6 Hot Slaw - Varm Kålstuvning

RCI-SN.005.0068.001

Varskeciai

Varskeciai from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.005.0069.001

Vatapa Fish Soup with Coconut Milk

right|Vatapa Fish Soup with Coconut Milk

RCI-MT.001.0297.001

Veal and Vegetable Medley

Makes 4 servings.

RCI-SC.004.0049.001

Veal Emince

I found this on the net per recipe request. Let me know how it is, please.

RCI-MT.001.0300.001

Veal Roast

In Romanian: Friptura de vitel la tava

RCI-MT.001.0301.001

Veal Scallopini

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

RCI-MT.001.0302.001

Veal Schnitzel

In Romanian: Snitel de vitel

RCI-SP.001.0146.001

Veal Soup with Madeira and Mushrooms

Serves 4 Veal Soup with Madeira and Mushrooms

RCI-BR.005.0648.001

Vegan Brownies

Vegan Brownies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0338.001

Vegan Butter

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

RCI-BR.004.0543.001

Vegan Chocolate Cake

Try With Vegan Chocolate Frosting or even better Vegan Peanut Butter Frosting

RCI-SN.002.0302.001

Vegan Corn Dogs

Vegan Corn Dogs Vegan corn dogs is a vegetarian food that can be served with mustard.

RCI-SN.001.0426.001

Vegan Feta Cheese

Vegan Feta Cheese

RCI-RC.006.0142.001

Vegan Herbed Stuffing

A great canadian vegetarian recipe, the herbs make it a feast of tastes and compliments ! Requires basic cooking skills, enjoy !

RCI-BR.005.0649.001

Vegan Oatmeal-Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tasty vegan oatmeal-peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

RCI-BR.005.0650.001

Vegan Snickerdoodles

Named after you know who. Ho Ho Ho. Enjoy! Makes about 30 cookies. This recipe can be halved, if desired.

RCI-VG.004.1481.001

Vegan Spanish Black Bean Soup

6 servings Spanish Black Bean Soup - Vegan

RCI-SP.003.0712.001

Vege Chili

I served over brown rice and provided bowls of hot sauce, fat-free sour cream, chopped jalapeno peppers, and chopped onions. I also had a loaf of wheat bread and several people ate their chili with that instead of the rice. Yum yum.

RCI-VG.003.0118.001

Vegetable Balls in Barbecue Sauce

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gingham Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1992.

RCI-VG.004.1483.001

Vegetable Bean Minestrone Soup

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-SP.001.0148.001

Vegetable Beef Soup

Vegetable Beef Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1484.001

Vegetable Biryani I

Vegetable Biryani I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.003.0289.001

Vegetable Canape

right|Vegetable Canape

RCI-RC.004.0315.001

Vegetable Fried Rice I

Recipe by Hooked on Heat

RCI-SN.002.0303.001

Vegetable Fritters

right|Vegetable Fritters

RCI-VG.004.1486.001

Vegetable Hotch-Potch

Vegetable Hotch-Potch from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.003.0155.001

Vegetable Kugel

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is

RCI-BR.006.0360.001

Vegetable Oil Pastry Shell

Here's an old recipe from the USDA that maybe heart healthy as it uses vegetable oil to make a pie crust.

RCI-SP.006.0070.001

Vegetable Okroshka

right|Vegetable Okroshka

RCI-RC.001.0231.001

Vegetable Paella I

Vegetable Paella I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.003.0290.001

Vegetable Patch Pizza

This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Tinsley Estate in Venus, Texas in 1987.

RCI-SN.005.0069.001

Vegetable Pierogi

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RCI-SP.004.0321.001

Vegetable Potjie

Servings: 6 – 8

RCI-BR.007.0127.001

Vegetable Puff

Ethnicity - South Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

RCI-SP.001.0149.001

Vegetable Rice Soup

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-SN.005.0071.001

Vegetable Samosa

Vegetable Samosa from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0284.001

Vegetables in Coconut Milk

Vegetables in Coconut Milk from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1493.001

Vegetables in Milk Sauce

In Romanian: Legume in sos de lapte.