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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.008.0227.001

Wheat-free Banana Nut Pancakes

Makes 16, 4-inch pancakes.

RCI-BR.008.0229.001

Wheat-free Rice Flour and Yogurt Pancakes

Recipe makes seven to eight pancakes, four to five inches in diameter.

RCI-BR.003.0430.001

Wheat Germ Cornmeal Muffins

Wheat Germ Cornmeal Muffins from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1526.001

Wheat, Sugar and Gluten-free Crêpes

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

RCI-SP.006.0071.001

When You're Serving a Crowd Soup

This recipe came from an estate sale. It was obtained when the family collection was purchased from the Burnett Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1981.

RCI-VG.004.1527.001

Whipped Beans

In Romanian: Fasole boabe batuta.

RCI-VG.004.1528.001

White and Red Kidney Bean Hot Pot

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RCI-SC.002.0053.001

White Asparagus in White Sauce

My other grandmother's recipe.

RCI-VG.004.1529.001

White Bean and Bacon Soup

This recipe came from an estate sale. It was obtained when the family collection was purchased from the Burnett Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1981.

RCI-SN.001.0435.001

White Bean and Walnut Dip with Toasted Baguette Slices

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-VG.004.1534.001

White Beans and Kale

White Beans and Kale from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0281.001

White Bread

White bread is a staple in North American homes.

RCI-BR.004.0554.001

White Cake

White Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.002.0208.001

White Chocolate Toasted Almond Semifreddo

This is a type of mousse. Serves 6 to 8.

RCI-BR.007.0129.001

White Devil

right|White Devil

RCI-SF.001.0395.001

Whitefish Florentine

Original recipe Total time: 45 min | Preparation time: 15 min Servings per Recipe: 4

RCI-DS.003.0320.001

White Fudge with Pecans and Cherries

From my Aunt Maggie's collection. This one has been around for as long as I can remember. She made this for me when I was very young, so I know it's been around at least since the early 60s. Tried and True.

RCI-SP.004.0329.001

White Gazpacho

White Gazpacho from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0657.001

White salad

White salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0837.001

Whole Cornish Hens with Mango Sauce

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RCI-BR.003.0431.001

Whole-wheat Banana Bread

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Farrell estate in Arlington, Texas in 1988.

RCI-BR.001.0283.001

Whole-Wheat Bread

Whole-Wheat Bread is a nourishing, fiber and nutrient rich food.

RCI-BR.008.0230.001

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Makes 12 x 4-inch pancakes

RCI-BR.005.0658.001

Whole Wheat Carob Brownies

Whole Wheat Carob Brownies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0285.001

Whole Wheat Cornbread

Whole Wheat Cornbread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0231.001

Whole-wheat Crêpes

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

RCI-BR.001.0286.001

Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.002.0080.001

Whole Wheat French Toast

Whole Wheat French Toast from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0432.001

Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread

=Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread=

Whole-Wheat Pancakes
RCI-BR.008.0232.001

Whole-Wheat Pancakes

3 pancakes with real Maple_Syrup|maple syrup These pancakes make a good breakfast for a family. They go well with real maple syrup.

RCI-BR.001.0287.001

Whole Wheat Potato Bread

Whole Wheat Potato Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0234.002

Whole Wheat Waffles

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the

RCI-BR.008.0234.001

Whole Wheat Waffles

Breakfast Recipes | Bread

RCI-BR.004.0557.001

Why Not Fruit Cocktail Cake

Why Not Fruit Cocktail Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0313.001

Wiejska

Wiejska is the most popular form of Kielbasa, or Polish sausage, in the United States.

RCI-BR.003.0435.001

Wild Blueberry Bran Muffins

Yield: Approximately 36 muffins

RCI-BR.003.0437.001

Wild Blueberry Mandarin Orange Muffins

Wild Blueberry Mandarin Orange Muffins from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0438.001

Wild Blueberry Old Fashioned Muffin

Yield: Approximately 36 muffins

RCI-SP.005.0288.001

Wild Boar in Groundnut Sauce

In Africa, the term bushmeat is applied to any game caught in the wild. Wild boar (or wild pig) is a popular bushmeat in Africa (except among Muslims). If you don't have any wild boar on hand, substitute any other game or pork.

RCI-MT.003.0104.001

Wild Duck Roast

In Romanian: Friptura de rata salbatica

RCI-MT.004.0839.001

Wild Goose Roast

In Romanian: Friptura de gisca salbatica

RCI-MT.003.0105.001

Wild Goose with Olives

In Romanian: Gisca salbatica cu masline

RCI-RC.006.0147.001

Wildly Festive Rice Salad

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

RCI-BR.003.0439.001

Wild Rice Muffins

From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" 12 muffins (1 per serving) Note: Wild rice adds crunchy texture and a nutritional boost to these hearty muffins.

RCI-BR.001.0288.001

Wild Sage Bread

A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods by the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

RCI-RC.006.0155.001

Wild Thyme Summer Salad

Makes 4 servings.

RCI-SP.004.0330.001

Wild West Chili

Purchased from Rodgers Estate in Greenville, Texas in 1994. Dated 1956.

RCI-SF.003.0045.001

Willy's Hot Shrimp Ceviche

Willy's Hot Shrimp Ceviche from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0840.001

Wilson Estate Bourbon Chicken

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wilson Estate in Heath, Texas in 1988.

RCI-VG.001.0658.001

Wilted Spinach and Rice Salad

Makes 4 servings.