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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.004.0185.001

Colombian Fresh Banana Cake

Colombian Fresh Banana Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0286.001

Colonial Duckling with Fruited Rice

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-SP.004.0110.001

Columbian Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Columbian Beef and Sweet Potato Stew Columbian Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

RCI-BR.008.0051.001

Columbian Pancakes

Columbian Pancakes

Com chien
RCI-RC.004.0088.001

Com chien

Com chien from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0099.001

Conch Fritters

Conch Fritters from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0100.001

Conch Fritters Dressing

Conch Fritters Dressing from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.005.0010.001

Conch In Creole Sauce

Conch In Creole Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0203.001

Conch Soup

Serves 8. Use as main course.

RCI-BR.005.0211.001

Concord Grape Crumb Bars

This recipe came from the Hartman Estate Sale. It was obtained it as part of the purchase of the Family Collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.

RCI-VG.001.0167.001

Confetti Cashew Salad

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-VG.001.0168.001

Confetti Chicken Salad

Confetti Chicken Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-ND.005.0043.001

Confetti Plum (Pluot) Pasta Salad

Fruit of the Month: Pluot & Aprium by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

RCI-VG.001.0169.001

Confetti Slaw

Confetti Slaw from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.003.0050.001

Confetti vinaigrette dressing

Confetti vinaigrette dressing from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0212.001

Congo Chewies

Congo Chewies are similar to Congo bars.

RCI-VG.004.0331.001

Congo rice and beans

There are many variations of Congo rice and beans, as it is a nutritious and economical dish.

RCI-BR.005.0213.001

Congo Squares

Congo Squares

RCI-VG.004.0332.001

Congri (Rice and Beans) Recipe

Congri (Rice and Beans) Recipe from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0288.001

Cooked Chicken

Cooked Chicken

RCI-BR.005.0214.001

Cookie Dough

Cookie Dough from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0290.001

Coq au Vin

Many French regions claim , or chicken stew, as their own, but legend has it that the recipe originated with Caesar's chef. Different variants exist throughout the country; the following recipe is one. Serves 4-6.

RCI-SC.005.0034.001

Coriander Chutney

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RCI-SC.005.0035.001

Coriander Sauce

Makes about 1 cup.

RCI-RC.006.0043.001

Corn and Barley Salad

Corn and Barley Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0149.001

Corn and Rice Bread

Corn and Rice Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0337.001

Corn Beans and Bananas

corn beans and bananas

RCI-VG.004.0338.001

Cornbread Dressing

Cornbread Dressing from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0151.001

Corn Bread II

Corn Bread II from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.005.0044.001

Cornbread Stuffed Zucchini

Cornbread Stuffed Zucchini from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0152.001

Cornbread with Sweet Potato

Cornbread with Sweet Potato from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.002.0060.002

Corn Chowder

=Corn Chowder= This is the way your grandparents warmed up on a winter's day.

RCI-SN.002.0101.001

Corn Dogs

American cuisine | Midwestern cuisine |

RCI-SN.002.0102.001

Corn Fritters II

Corn Fritters II from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0292.001

Cornish Game Hens with Honeyed Rice Stuffing

Makes 2 servings

RCI-RC.005.0032.001

Cornmeal Porridge

Cornmeal Porridge from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0153.001

Corn Muffins

These are moist and sweet with a slightly crunchy crust. This recipe is based on a recipe (quintessential corn muffins) from Rose Levy Berenbaum's Bread Bible, but with yogurt substituted for the sour cream. This is also double her recipe.

RCI-SC.005.0036.001

Corn, orange and tomato relish

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RCI-BR.008.0053.001

Corn Pancakes

American cuisine Breakfast Cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine

RCI-VG.001.0171.001

Corn Salad I

6 servings, 13 minutes preparation Corn Salad

RCI-SN.001.0135.001

Corn Salsa

Corn Salsa is a great appetizer with vegetables for the summer.

RCI-BR.008.0054.001

Corn Skillet Cakes

Corn Skillet Cakes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.003.0041.001

Corn, Squash and Rice Loaves

Corn, Squash and Rice Loaves from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0154.001

Corn Sticks

Bread

RCI-EG.003.0042.001

Corn Timbales

Corn Timbales from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.003.0043.001

Corny Soufflé

American cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine

RCI-SC.005.0037.001

Corom Chatni

— Yield: ca. 12 oz.

RCI-MT.002.0082.001

Costolette de Maiale alla Naploentana

Pork Chops Neapolitan.

RCI-EG.003.0044.001

Cottage Cheese and Leeks

Cottage Cheese and Leeks from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.003.0045.001

Cottage Cheese and Spinach

Cottage Cheese and Spinach from the Recidemia collection