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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-MT.001.0115.001

Gekochtes Rindfleisch

Boiled beef Gekochtes Rindfleisch (Boiled Beef)

RCI-MT.004.0411.001

General Tsao's Chicken

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.008.0075.001

George Washington's Rice Waffles

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-MT.006.0022.001

Georgian Basturma

Georgian Basturma from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0106.001

Georgian Challah

Georgian Challah from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0107.001

Georgian Cheese Bread

Makes 12 to 16 servings.

RCI-BR.007.0057.001

Georgian Cheese Pastries

Georgian Cheese Pastries from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.004.0048.001

Georgian Egg Salad

Georgian Egg Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0255.001

Georgian Garlic Salad

Georgian Garlic Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0413.001

Georgian Jewish Southern-fried Chicken

Georgian Jewish Southern-fried Chicken from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0414.001

Georgian Roasted Chicken

Georgian Roasted Chicken from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.003.0156.001

Georgia Pecan Candy

Yield: about 24 candies, depending on size.

RCI-BR.004.0236.001

German Chocolate Cake

German Chocolate Cake swept the country and is now considered a classic.

RCI-VG.001.0257.001

German creamed cucumbers

makes about 10 servings.

German potato salad
RCI-VG.001.0258.001

German potato salad

German Potato Salad is usually served warm and is more sour than other potato salads.

RCI-VG.001.0259.001

German Potato Salad I

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Bailey Estate in Roanoke, Texas in 1984. Notation on card indicates this is a family favorite that goes back at least 3 generations. Dated 1934.

RCI-BR.004.0239.001

German Rhubarb Cake

German Rhubarb Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.004.0154.001

German Sauerbraten

Contributed by Pressurecookerrecipes Y-Group

RCI-ND.005.0053.001

German-style Pasta

German-style Pasta Cabbage and pasta lovers unite for this simple sweet-and-sour side dish.

RCI-VG.004.0550.001

German Style Red Cabbage

German Style for cooked red cabbage with Apples.

RCI-SP.002.0097.001

Gesztenye Kremleves

Cream of chestnut soup

RCI-SC.003.0085.001

Get Sauced Guacamole

Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces spice up this creamy version.

RCI-MT.004.0415.001

Geudgea

Geudgea from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.001.0052.001

Ghanan Chicken Vegetable Soup

Ghanan Chicken Vegetable Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0302.001

Ghirardelli Chocolate Nut Biscotti

These are delicious chocolate Biscotti's with a hint of coffee flavor. So good with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The recipe comes from Ghirardelli chocolate. Enjoy.

RCI-SF.002.0139.001

Giant Crab Thermidor

Giant Crab Thermidor from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0306.001

Giant Oatmeal Cookies

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 15 cookies

RCI-BR.004.0240.001

Giant Potato Pancake

Giant Potato Pancake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.007.0058.001

Gibanica I

Gibanica Cheese strudel pie

RCI-SP.003.0281.001

Giblet Soup

Giblet Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0552.001

Gigantes

Gigantes

RCI-BR.004.0242.001

Gilmindi

Pancakes from the province of Jizzax (Jizzakh)

RCI-DS.001.0254.001

Ginataang Mais

corn and sweet rice cooked with coconut milk.

RCI-MT.004.0416.001

Ginataang Manok

Chicken cooked in coconut milk.

RCI-MT.004.0418.001

Ginger and Peach Chicken

Ginger and Peach Chicken from the Recidemia collection

Gingerbread
RCI-BR.004.0243.002

Gingerbread

This recipe produces , not gingerbread cookies. Gingerbread is a type of spice cake. , a variation listed at the bottom, is partially oat-based.

RCI-BR.003.0205.001

Ginger Bread

Ginger Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0307.001

Gingerbread Boys

Gingerbread Boys from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0308.001

Gingerbread cookies

Gingerbread cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0309.001

Gingerbread Cookies Frosted with Royal Icing

Gingerbread Cookies Frosted with Royal Icing

RCI-BR.004.0244.001

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Makes 12 cupca

RCI-BR.003.0206.001

Gingerbread I

Makes 9 servings

RCI-BR.003.0207.001

Ginger Bread I

Ginger Bread I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0208.001

Gingerbread II

A Cholesterol Diet recipe

RCI-MT.004.0419.001

Ginger Chicken

Ginger Chicken from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0312.001

GINGER COOKIES

GINGER COOKIES from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0077.001

Ginger Crêpes with Roasted Vegetables and Piquant Orange Sauce

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RCI-RC.004.0128.001

Gingered Apricot Rice

Makes 6-8 servings

RCI-MT.001.0117.001

Gingered Beef Stir-fry

Makes 2 servings

RCI-SF.002.0140.001

Gingered Rice Shrimp Salad

” Recipe Contest Winner - Corinne Portteus Yield: Makes 6 servings.