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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-SN.002.0228.001

Onion Rings

are a type of fast food commonly found in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and other places.

RCI-SC.001.0042.001

Onion Sauce

Onion Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0474.001

Onion Soup with Beer and Cheddar

Onion Soup with Beer and Cheddar from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.001.0277.001

On the Border's Guacamole Live

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is

RCI-VG.001.0424.001

Oozing with Goodness Tangerine Napa Cabbage Salad

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988.

RCI-SP.004.0236.001

Opelousas Oyster Gumbo

Makes 6 servings

RCI-SW.001.0055.001

Open-face Curried Avocado Tomato Sandwich

Hot (or mild) curried avocado with cool tomatoes

RCI-SW.002.0074.001

Open-faced Sunshine Burgers

Open-faced Sunshine Burgers from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0227.001

Open Kitchen Insalata di Olive

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988.

RCI-VG.001.0425.001

Open My Door to You Horiatiki Greek Salad

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988.

RCI-VG.001.0426.001

Orange And Cabbage Salad

Orange And Cabbage Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0383.001

Orange and Rice Cream Mold

Makes 8 servings

RCI-MT.001.0180.001

Orange Beef

Orange Beef from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0300.001

Orange Bread

- This bread is a fond memory of my childhood, visiting Agnes Frances Primm, my Grandma-Ag. As a young adult, I tried to duplicate the recipe, and unable, I went back and begged her for the secrets of it.

RCI-BR.003.0301.001

Orange Breakfast Bread

Makes 3 servings

RCI-BR.008.0138.001

Orange Cardamom Pancakes

American cuisine Breakfast Recipes Vegetarian Cuisine Bread

RCI-BR.004.0385.001

Orange Cloud Cake

Orange Cloud Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.007.0090.001

Orange Cream Puffs with Sauce and Fruits

ORANGE CREAM PUFFS

RCI-BV.007.0099.001

Orange Honey Shake

Purchased from the Roberts Estate in Dayton, Ohio in 1988. Dated 1937. This is an incredible morning drink. I love it. I make this for the office at least once a week, everyone loves it.

RCI-BR.004.0387.001

Orange Layer Cake

Orange Layer Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.001.0141.001

Orange Raisin Rice

Makes 6 servings

RCI-RC.001.0144.001

Orange Rice II

Makes 6 servings

RCI-DS.005.0034.001

Orange-Rosemary Jelly

* Source: 1,001 Recipes For People With Diabetes by Sue Spitler * Makes: 2 pints

RCI-BR.004.0388.001

Orange Rum Cake

Orange Rum Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.002.0188.001

Orange Thai Shrimp

Orange Thai Shrimp from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0389.001

Oregon Amber Cake with Mocha Frosting

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988.

RCI-VG.001.0429.001

Oregon Cranberry Pistachio Salad

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988.

RCI-BR.005.0470.001

Oregon Hazelnut Meringue Bits

Oregon Hazelnut Meringue Bits from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0232.001

Oregon Mango Pie

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988.

RCI-ND.005.0091.001

Oriental Beef Supper

Makes 6 servings

RCI-VG.001.0430.001

Oriental Cabbage Salad

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6-8.

RCI-MT.005.0224.001

Oriental Meat Balls with Rice

Makes 6 servings

RCI-ND.005.0092.001

Oriental Noodle Salad

* Source: 1,001 Recipes For People With Diabetes by Sue Spitler * Yield: 8 servings

RCI-SP.005.0180.001

Original Texas-Style Chili

The version of chili con carne contains no vegetables at all, except chili peppers. If using fresh peppers, they should have been prepared by being boiled, peeled, and chopped.

RCI-SP.004.0238.001

Or Lam Nok Kho

Or Lam Nok Kho from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.005.0225.001

Osh Pyozee

Osh Pyozee from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0234.001

Ottumwa Rhubarb Pudding Pie

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-RC.004.0205.001

Outdoor Beef and Rice Skillet

Makes 4 servings

RCI-SC.003.0151.001

Outrageous Caesar Salad Dressing

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.008.0141.001

Ova Sfongia Ex Lacte

Ova Sfongia Ex Lacte is an Ancient Roman recipe that is similar to a pancake.

RCI-VG.002.0108.001

Oven-baked French Fries

Oven-baked French Fries from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0619.001

Oven-fried Chicken I

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My Old Rec

RCI-EG.002.0054.001

Oven-fried Eggplant

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

RCI-BR.008.0142.001

Oven Pancakes

Oven Pancakes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0143.001

Oven pancakes (vegan)

Oven pancakes (vegan) from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.004.0115.001

Oven Popcorn

Tastes just like Cracker Jacks. My aunt gave me this recipe 30 years ago.

RCI-VG.005.0139.001

Overnight Chinese Daikon Radish Pickles

" Original recipe yield: 2 cups.

RCI-BR.004.0391.001

Oxtail Soup

Oxtail Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.002.0142.001

Oyster and Artichoke Soup

Makes 4 servings

RCI-VG.004.0988.001

Oyster Bread Dressing

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L