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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)

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Baked Mango Custard

Baked Mango Custard from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0026.001

Baked Mushroom Rice I

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-MT.003.0003.001

Baked Mutton Leg

In Romanian: Pulpa de berbec la tava

RCI-DS.001.0044.001

Baked Native American Pudding

Baked Native American Pudding

RCI-VG.003.0022.001

Baked Navy Beans

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

RCI-SN.004.0010.001

Baked Nuts

Nuts

RCI-RC.005.0010.001

Baked Oatmeal

- excellent as breakfast (perhaps in its less-sweet variation) or a snack.

RCI-ND.006.0009.001

Baked Penne

Baked Penne from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0060.001

Baked Pindzhur

Baked Pindzhur from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.006.0014.001

Baked Polenta with Milk

In Romanian: Mamaliga cu lapte la cuptor

RCI-MT.002.0014.001

Baked Pork

In Romanian: Ceafa de porc (garf) la cuptor

RCI-MT.002.0015.001

Baked Pork Chop Casserole

This recipe comes from an Estate Sale and were obtained when The Family Collection from The Wetzel Estate in Plano, Texas was purchased in 1982.

RCI-MT.002.0016.001

Baked Pork Chops

In Romanian: Cotlete de porc la cuptor

RCI-MT.002.0017.001

Baked Pork Chops and Stuffing

Baked Pork Chops and Stuffing from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0018.001

Baked Pork Leg

In Romanian: Pulpa de porc la tava

RCI-SW.002.0006.001

Baked Potato Sandwich

Baked Potato Sandwich from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.002.0008.001

Baked Ratatouille

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

RCI-DS.001.0047.001

Baked Rice Custard with Brandy Sauce

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-DS.001.0048.001

Baked Rice Custard with Peach Topping

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-ND.006.0010.001

Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Mushrooms

Savory Italian sausage and sautéed mushrooms impart a spicy heat to this cheesy rigatoni. Toss a simple green salad while the pasta bakes, and serve with a nice dry red wine.

RCI-SF.001.0025.001

Baked Shari

Baked Shari from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.002.0032.001

Baked Shrimp-Crab Salad Recipe

Baked Shrimp-Crab Salad Recipe from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.001.0026.001

Baked Snapper Verde Citrus Sauce

Baked Snapper Verde Citrus Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.001.0028.001

Baked Snapper with Fennel and Carrots

Baked Snapper with Fennel and Carrots from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health : 12 minutes : 4

RCI-SF.002.0034.001

Baked Stuffed Shiitake Mushroom

Fruit & Vegetable Recipes I by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource -- original source of recipe Serves: 6

RCI-VG.003.0025.001

Baked Swedish Brown Beans for a Crowd

Purchased from a garage sale in 1988. Date and source unknown.

RCI-MT.004.0052.001

Baked Sweet Chicken

300px| Baked Sweet Chicken

RCI-VG.002.0010.001

Baked Sweet Potato Sticks

: 4

RCI-VG.004.0062.001

Baked Tofu & Vegetable Casserole

Submitted by criscodisco Uploaded by Jiran Also known as "Tofu veggie hippie crap". I'm not much of one for vegetarian food. I love veggies, but I like them to be my steak chaser.

RCI-BR.003.0031.001

Baking Powder and Potato Bread

6 servings Baking Powder and Potato Bread

RCI-SP.004.0018.001

Bak Kut Teh

Bak Kut Teh from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0022.001

Balkenbrij

This is a very traditional Dutch recipe, which is hardly every made anymore. Please do not read if you have a weak stomach.

RCI-SP.003.0046.001

Bamblas Soup

Bamblas Soup

RCI-SP.003.0047.001

Bamia

Okra stew

RCI-ND.005.0010.001

Bami Goreng

There are as many recipes for Bami Goreng as there are people to make them. This is an Indonesian dish that's traditional to Holland. This is my version and I hope you enjoy it.

RCI-BR.004.0031.001

Banana Almond Torte

Banana Almond Torte from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0050.001

Banana Banana Pudding

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RCI-BR.005.0042.001

Banana Bran Bars

Bran Flakes: Fortified Ready to Eat Cereal by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 12

RCI-BR.003.0033.001

Banana Bran Muffins

Banana Bran Muffins from the Recidemia collection

Banana Bread
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Banana Bread

Banana Bread is a basic, reliable banana bread recipe. The perfect thing to do with over-ripe bananas! An alternative version of this recipe can be found here.

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Banana Bread

Banana Bread is a basic, reliable banana bread recipe. The perfect thing to do with over-ripe bananas! An alternative version of this recipe can be found here.

RCI-BR.003.0037.001

Banana bread II

An alternative version of this recipe can be found here.

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Banana Bread II

An alternative version of this recipe can be found here.

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Banana Bread III

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Cooking Author: Editors of Favorite Recipes Press Contributed by Susan Godfrey alexanderjamesmom@gmail.com at Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.003.0040.001

Banana Bread IV

Recipe By: Public domain recipes converted from meal Master format Yields: 10 servings

RCI-BR.003.0043.001

Banana Bread VII

The spices and lime peel and juice are common ingredients in Guatemalan dessert breads.

RCI-BR.004.0032.001

Banana Cake

Banana cake is a light dessert.

RCI-SC.007.0023.001

Banana Chutney

Banana Chutney from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0045.001

Banana Cream of Wheat Bread

Banana Cream of Wheat Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0021.001

Banana Creme Pie

Banana Creme Pie from the Recidemia collection