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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.004.0214.001

Fat-free Chocolate Cake

Fat-free Chocolate Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.002.0035.001

Fat-free Flour Tortillas

D. D. " the book is not yet available in major book stores, but can be ordered by calling (602) 797-783. Here's a sample from the book.

RCI-BR.005.0270.001

Fat-free Fudge brownies

Fat-free Fudge brownies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.005.0012.001

Fat-free Jam Granola

Fat-free Jam Granola from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.005.0020.001

Fat-free Knaidlach

Yield: 10 or so

RCI-BR.004.0216.001

Fat-free Pineapple Upside-down Cake

Source: Recipe collection of Sue Smith

RCI-BR.003.0191.001

Fat-free Pumpkin Bran Muffins

Fat-free Pumpkin Bran Muffins from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0217.001

Fat-free Pumpkin Raisin Cake

Makes 1 cake and about ½ cup sauce.

RCI-BR.004.0218.001

Fat-free Spice Cake

Fat-free Spice Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.001.0080.001

Fattah

Fattah from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0216.002

Fattoush

Fattoush is a Lebanese salad, good for hot weather. The recipe uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. Sumac, usually sold ground, is ground red berries and used in Middle Eastern, particularly Lebanese, cooking.

RCI-VG.001.0220.001

Fatush

Fatush from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0193.001

Faux Atkins Bake Mix

Faux Atkins Bake Mix from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0477.001

Fava

Fava - broad bean purée

RCI-VG.004.0482.001

Fava Beans with Garlic

* Source: The Mayo Clinic * Serves 4

RCI-VG.005.0059.001

Favorite Pork Chops with Sauerkraut

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-MT.001.0105.001

Favorite Pot Roast

Original recipe for crockpot Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group Makes 6 – 8 servings.

RCI-VG.004.0486.001

Feijoada II

right|FEIJOADA-Black Bean and pork stew- Feijoada is a typical Portugese stew of beans with beef and pork. It is also typical in Brazil, Angola and other former Portuguese colonies. In Brazil, feijoada is considered the national dish.

RCI-SC.005.0046.001

Felfel

Algerian hot peppers stuffed with nuts

RCI-SP.005.0097.001

Feqqas

Moroccan biscuits - yum! This treat is straight from Africa.

RCI-MT.004.0381.001

Fesenjan

I had this marvelous dish in a Mediterranean Cafe. The fragrance is wonderful and the taste sublime. Fesenjan is special occasion food in Iran. It is traditionally made with duck or pheasant in the north of the country along the Caspian sea.

RCI-SN.002.0140.001

Festival

Festival from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0223.001

Festive Citrus Salad

Festive Citrus Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.003.0113.001

Festive Island Shrimp Cocktail

Festive Island Shrimp Cocktail from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.001.0081.001

Festive Orange Rice

Festive Orange Rice from the Recidemia collection

RCI-ND.001.0035.001

Feta and Tomato Spaghetti

Feta and Tomato Spaghetti from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.003.0066.001

Feta Garlic Dressing

Feta Garlic Dressing from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0488.001

Fettat Adis

A very tasty and delicious appetizer to Serve with bread.

RCI-ND.001.0036.001

Fettuccine alla Romana

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec

RCI-BR.004.0220.001

Ff pumpkin-spice ring

Ff pumpkin-spice ring from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0068.001

Ffroes

Pancakes

RCI-SC.003.0067.001

Fibbed Austrian

Fibbed Austrian Bean stew with sausages from Austria.

RCI-SN.001.0172.001

Field of Dreams Guacamole

"Perfect for your next party, this guacamole is decorated to look like your favorite ballpark.

RCI-SN.004.0062.001

Fiery Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Fiery Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

RCI-MT.004.0384.001

Fiery Stewing Chicken for Salads

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the McGinnis Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1987.

RCI-MT.002.0102.001

Fiery Texas Grilled Barbecued Ribs

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wilmot Estate in Rowlett, Texas in 1996.

RCI-BR.003.0194.001

Fig and Date Bread

Fig and Date Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0232.001

Figgy Duff

Figgy Duff, sounds mysterious but you'll never forget it if you get to taste it ! Very nice canadian recipe for a quick snack, any moment any time !

RCI-DS.001.0234.001

Figgy Rice Pudding

Figgy Rice Pudding from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0273.001

Fig Layers

Fig Layers from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0276.001

Fig, Raisin, Date, Prune or Apricot-filled Bar

Fig, Raisin, Date, Prune or Apricot-filled Bar from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0227.001

Fijian Cabbage salad

Fijian Cabbage salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.005.0021.001

Filipino Lumpia

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.005.0278.001

Filled Cookies II

Filled Cookies II from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.001.0129.001

Fillets of Sole in White Wine

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gonzales Estate in Crandall, Texas in 1980.

RCI-BR.001.0091.001

Fillozes

Portuguese Donuts This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com

RCI-BR.005.0280.001

Finale’s Double-chocolate Cookies

Finale’s Double-chocolate Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0229.001

Finnish Cucumber Salad

Finnish Cucumber Salad

RCI-VG.001.0230.001

Finnish Leaf Lettuce Salad

Finnish Leaf Lettuce Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.005.0089.001

Finnish Meatballs

Small 1½ inch tasty balls of meat