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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-DS.003.0321.001

Wilton Basic Fudge

Contributed by Lilly at Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: W

RCI-BR.006.0375.001

Windward Island Pie Crust

Windward Island Pie Crust from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0659.001

Wine Biscotti

Purchased from Bowers Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1994. Dated 1957. I made this one thinking it would be really good. I wasn’t impressed but my sister and my bowling team loved it.

RCI-BV.003.0091.001

Wine Fondue

Wine Fondue from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0732.001

Winter Ham Soup with Blue Cheese

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gibson Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1981.

RCI-VG.004.1540.001

Winter Pasta Toss

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RCI-VG.004.1541.001

Winterse Bonenschotel (Winter beandish)

A hearty and filling dish, that surprisingly doesn't pile on the calories!

RCI-SP.003.0733.001

Winter Warm-up Soup

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Taste of H

RCI-SC.003.0214.001

Wisconsin-style Maple Bacon Salad Dressing

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-RC.001.0236.001

Wolof Rice

Steak stew with rice

RCI-BR.004.0558.001

Wonder Cake

Because of conventional meal times in Israel (main meal between 12:00 and 2:00 pm; supper at 7:00 pm), many Israelis have coffee or tea with cake between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

RCI-SN.005.0075.001

Wonderful Chicken and Potato Dumplings

This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Manes Estate in Venus, Texas in 1981.

RCI-ND.004.0041.001

Wonton Soup with Bok Choy

This delicious soup will made 4 -6 servings that shouldn't be missed.

RCI-ND.007.0064.001

Wonton Wrapper

are thin pasta-like wrappers used for wontons. They are suitable for wonton soup. Oversize (7" square) wrappers may be used as egg roll wrappers. Round wrappers are best for making potstickers. Most people will prefer to buy wrappers ready-made.

RCI-BR.004.0559.001

World Recipe Cake

World Recipe Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0289.001

World Recipe French Bread

World Recipe French Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0440.001

World Recipe Scones

World Recipe Scones from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.001.0397.001

Wrapped O'Sea of Blue

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-ND.007.0065.001

Wrappers for Wontons or Egg Rolls

This will make a somewhat cruder wrapper than those bought at a supermarket, but it will taste a little better, too, and it will give you the additional satisfaction of knowing you made everything.

RCI-SN.003.0303.001

Wurstsalat

Wurstsalat

RCI-SP.003.0734.001

Wyoming Tortilla Soup

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Barger Estate in Mckinney, Texas in 1997.

RCI-VG.004.1543.001

Xiao Kou Zao

(Deep-Fried Sesame Balls)

RCI-SP.004.0334.001

Yakhnet Sabanegh

Spinach stew

RCI-SP.004.0335.001

Yakhnit el Kama

Truffle stew

RCI-SN.002.0308.001

Yam and Green Pea Croquet

Yam and Green Pea Croquet from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0662.001

Yam and Raisin Cookies

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.002.0206.001

Yam casserole

Cuisine of the United States

RCI-VG.001.0661.001

Yam Salad

Yam Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0735.001

Yam Stew

Yam Stew from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.005.0192.001

Year-Round Guacamole

Including notes on just which avocado variety to use when, this recipe is always in season!

RCI-BR.001.0290.001

Yeast 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-BR.001.0291.001

Yeast Dough

Leftover dough makes delicious buns for breakfast.

RCI-BR.001.0292.001

Yeasted Fancy Cakes

In Romanian: Fursecuri cu drojdie de bere

RCI-BR.001.0293.001

Yeasted Mazurka

In Romanian: Mazurca dospita in apa

RCI-SC.007.0352.001

Yellow Butter

In Romanian: Unt galben

RCI-DS.004.0310.001

Yellow Melon Muscadel I

Melon salad

RCI-VG.001.0662.001

Yellow Pear and Cherry Tomato Salad

An excellent pear with cherry tomato salad , making the best of these healthy ingredients and resulting in a tasty whole. Enjoy this canadian style salad !

RCI-RC.001.0240.001

Yellow Rice

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-VG.004.1546.001

Yellow Rice with Chickpeas

Fruits and Veggies Matter Child Recipe Cards by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Indians eat rice with many meals.

RCI-VG.003.0122.001

Yellow Split Pea Stew

Yellow Split Pea Stew from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0310.001

Yellow Yam Rissoles

Yellow Yam Rissoles from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0663.001

Yemeni Eggplant Salad with Currants

Yemeni Eggplant Salad with Currants from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1548.001

Yemenite Eggplant Salad

Yemenite Eggplant Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0846.001

Yemenite Roast Chicken with Cumin

Yemenite Roast Chicken with Cumin from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1549.001

Yemenite String Bean Soup

Yemenite String Bean Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0235.001

Ye Mon

A tasty and filling in-between meals recipe.

Yeung chow fried rice
RCI-RC.004.0323.001

Yeung chow fried rice

Yeung chow fried rice from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0562.001

Yogurt coffee cake

Yogurt coffee cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.003.0217.001

Yogurt Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields

RCI-VG.004.1555.001

Yookgaejang

Spicy beef, scallion soup Yookgaejang (Spicy beef, scallion soup)