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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.003.0046.001

Banana Crunch Muffins I

Banana Crunch Muffins I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0012.001

Banana Curry

Curry

RCI-BR.003.0047.001

Banana Date Loaf

Banana Date Loaf from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0029.001

Banana Fritters I

Banana Fritters I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0024.001

Banana ketchup

you can put it in hamburgers and cakes.

RCI-BR.003.0048.001

Banana Loaf

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 1 loaf

RCI-BR.003.0051.001

Banana Nut Bread

This quickly made bread is high on the list of nourishing foods.

RCI-BR.003.0052.001

Banana Nut Bread I

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.003.0053.001

Banana Nut Loaf

Banana Nut Loaf from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0013.001

Banana Nutmeg Pancakes

American cuisine Breakfast Cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine

Banana nut muffin
RCI-BR.003.0054.001

Banana nut muffin

A recipe for , based on one from the Joy of Cooking, but slightly modified.

RCI-BR.005.0044.001

Banana Nut Snacks

Another bar cookie recipe from Womans Day Magazine

RCI-BR.003.0055.001

Banana Oat Bread

Makes 18 servings.

RCI-BR.008.0016.001

Banana Pancakes II

Makes 12 (4-inch) pancakes

RCI-BR.004.0038.001

Banana Passover Sponge Cake

Banana Passover Sponge Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0045.001

Banana Peanut Butter Cookies

Banana Peanut Butter Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0039.001

Banana Peanut Cake

banana Peanut CAKE

RCI-DS.001.0058.001

Banana Rice Custard

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-DS.001.0059.001

Banana Rice Pudding

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-BR.003.0058.001

Banana Scones

Great for breakfast!

RCI-DS.004.0026.001

Bananas in a Rich Coconut Sauce

Bananas in a Rich coconut Sauce is a dessert that can be served with ice cream.

RCI-DS.004.0027.001

Bananas Mango in Coconut Milk

Bananas Mango in Coconut Milk from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0059.001

Banana-Strawberry Muffins

Stir up The Berry Best Batch of banana Muffins You've Ever Made!

RCI-VG.003.0026.001

Bananas with Beans

Bananas with Beans from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0043.001

Banana Tres Leches

300px|| Banana Tres Leches

RCI-SF.002.0035.001

Bangkok Rice and Shrimp Salad

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-BR.002.0010.001

Bangladeshi Naan

Bangladeshi Naan from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0014.001

Bangladeshi Vindaloo

Bangladeshi Vindaloo from the Recidemia collection

RCI-ND.007.0007.001

Banh Chung

Banh Chung Banh Chung is also known as sticky rice cakes, a Vietnamese traditional dish, and can be served as a snack.

RCI-DS.001.0061.001

Banh Lot

'Banh' means anything to do with flour or dough. 'Lot' means falling or fitting through a hole. So Banh Lot itself means little dough falling through holes.

RCI-RC.001.0022.001

Baqala Polo

Iranian rice with beans and dill weed. This is one of the most amazing dishes I've ever eaten. Rich and savory!

RCI-SN.002.0032.001

Baqourah

Baqourah from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.005.0012.001

Bara Ceirch

Savory Oatcakes

RCI-BR.005.0047.001

Barbados Brownies

Barbados Brownies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0024.001

Barbados Chops with Black Bean Relish

Barbados Chops with Black Bean Relish from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.005.0002.001

Barbados Pork Chops

Barbados Pork Chops from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0025.001

Barbados Pork Roast

Barbados Pork Roast from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.003.0027.001

Barbecue Beans

These saucy beans are ready in less than 40 minutes--a fraction of the time it takes to make traditional baked beans.

RCI-SF.001.0035.001

Barbecued Fish Margarita

Barbecued Fish Margarita from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.003.0028.001

Barbecued Lima Beans

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: The Illust

RCI-VG.003.0029.001

Barbecued Lima Beans I

* Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes * Yield: 3 Cups (6 Servings)

RCI-MT.002.0028.001

Barbecued Ribs

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Marlboro C

RCI-RC.004.0030.001

Barbecued Rice with Meat

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-SF.001.0038.001

Barbecued Spiced Fish

Barbecued Spiced Fish from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0070.001

Barbecued Tempeh Hash

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RCI-VG.004.0071.001

Barbecued Tofu

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RCI-MT.005.0022.001

Barbecue Meatballs II

Barbecue Meatballs II from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.005.0023.001

Barbecue Meatloaf

Barbecue Meatloaf from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.005.0025.001

Barbecue Pork Burgers

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings.

RCI-MT.002.0030.001

Barbecue Pork London Broil with Mustard Sauce

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 8 servings a