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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.003.0139.001

Coconut Amaretto Bread

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RCI-BR.002.0027.001

Coconut bake

Coconut bake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0200.001

Coconut Bean Soup

coconut Bean Soup

RCI-SN.002.0096.001

Coconut Beer Batter SPAM with Raspberry Horseradish Sauce

Coconut Beer Batter SPAM with Raspberry Horseradish Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0140.001

Coconut Bread

Coconut Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0141.001

Coconut Bread I

300px| Coconut Bread

RCI-BR.001.0062.001

Coconut Bread III

Coconut Bread III from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.003.0097.001

Coconut Candy (Uganda)

In Tanzania Kashatas are a great favorite in the market place and in Tanzanian homes they are served at tea time instead of cakes or cookies.

RCI-SN.004.0042.001

Coconut Carrot Bread

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RCI-MT.004.0281.001

Coconut chicken

On a recent trip to the Caribbean I was impressed by all the roadside Barbecue stops that spring up on weekends, where you can buy, very cheaply, a portion of chicken, usually in a good, if rather sticky barbecue sauce, to take away and eat on a wonderful beach somewhere!

RCI-BR.004.0182.001

Coconut Chocolate Cheesecake

Coconut Chocolate Cheesecake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0076.002

Coconut Chutney

is served as a side dish for a lot of Indian snacks and breakfast items. It can be mild to extra hot depending on the individual preference. This recipe is from South India.

RCI-SC.007.0077.001

Coconut Chutney (North Indian)

is served as an accompaniment to many South Indian dishes, such as dosa and idli. This recipe is a North Indian variant.

RCI-DS.003.0098.001

Coconut Cream Easter Eggs

Contributed by Eddie Rickenbacker at Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-VG.003.0055.001

Coconut Curried Chickpeas

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RCI-SF.001.0094.001

Coconut Curried Tilapia

Coconut Curried Tilapia from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0064.001

Coconut Curried Tofu with Green Jasmine Rice

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

RCI-DS.001.0161.001

Coconut Custard I

Coconut Custard I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.003.0100.001

Coconut Easter Eggs

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Coconut Fish Curry
RCI-SP.005.0065.001

Coconut Fish Curry

Recipe by Hooked on Heat

RCI-SF.001.0095.001

Coconut Fish Curry Parcels

* Serves 4

RCI-DS.001.0162.001

Coconut Pudding

Coconut Pudding from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0084.001

Coconut Rice I

Coconut Rice I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.001.0060.001

Coconut Rice III

Coconut Rice III from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0086.001

Coconut Rice with Beans

Coconut Rice with Beans from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0087.001

Coconut Rice with Red Beans

Coconut Rice with Red Beans from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.004.0044.001

Coconut Shrimp

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

RCI-BR.005.0206.001

Coconut Snaps

* Makes 48

RCI-BR.005.0207.001

Coffee Cookie

Coffee Cookie from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0208.001

Coffee Cookies

Coffee Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.005.0031.001

Coffee Date Rice Cream

Makes 12 servings.

RCI-DS.001.0165.001

Coffee Gelatin

Coffee Gelatin from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0209.001

Coffee Kisses

A friend of mine, Della, brought these to work about 20 years ago. They were a hit among all of us who like coffee. Even though I moved shortly after that, I still remember our last Christmas at work when I make these.

RCI-BV.006.0008.001

Coffee Mocha Punch

Submitted by Stephen Ceideburg Makes 10 servings

RCI-BR.003.0146.001

Coffee Pecan Loaf

This is easy to prepare and takes maximum 40 minutes. It server about 12 people.

RCI-SP.004.0108.001

Coffee Roast

An absolute favourite of meat-&-veggies only men. Fuss-free preparation, but it takes some thinking ahead for cooking time. Tender beef simmered in roasted coffee. Absolutely delicious.

RCI-DS.004.0079.002

Coffee Rum Glazed Apples

Coffee Rum Glazed Apples from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.004.0079.001

Coffee Rum Glazed Apples

Coffee Rum Glazed Apples from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.004.0109.001

Cognac Beef Stew

Cognac Beef Stew from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0167.001

Cointreau Rice Pudding

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-SP.006.0021.001

Cold Asparagus soup

Cold Asparagus soup is a healthy light soup, nice for summer.

RCI-SP.006.0025.001

Cold California Avocado Soup

Easy and scrumptious. Even people who say they don't like avocados like this.

RCI-SN.001.0131.001

Cold Clam Dip

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.001.0065.001

Cold Dough Kolac

Cold Dough Kolac from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BV.009.0018.001

Cold Rice Drink (Fresco de Arroz)

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

RCI-ND.005.0041.001

Cold Sesame Noodle Salad

This recipe was in my Inbox one morning, and it's become one of my favorite dishes. It's supposed to be a side dish, but it's very good for indulging late at night on your own when you feel like a midnight nosh.

RCI-SP.006.0031.001

Cold Sweet Borsch

Cold Sweet Borsch

RCI-SP.006.0034.001

Cold yogurt soup

Cold yogurt soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0165.001

Coleslaw with Mango

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RCI-VG.004.0324.001

Collard Greens with Coconut Milk

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