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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.002.0242.001

Roast Pork with Cabbage and Carrots

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 Servings.

RCI-MT.002.0243.001

Roast Pork with Red Cabbage, Apples and Potatoes

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wadley Estate in Allen, Texas in 1990.

Roast Potatoes
RCI-VG.002.0148.001

Roast Potatoes

(also known colloquially as 'roasties') are usually used as the prime starch accompaniment to a roast dinner, which is usually made up of a roast meat and several different vegetables.

RCI-RC.002.0033.001

Roast Pumpkin Risotto

Simple risotto with earthy pumpkin and mushrooms and some greens for interest.

RCI-MT.003.0081.001

Roast Rabbit

In Romanian: Friptura de iepure

RCI-BR.006.0294.001

Roblefko's Crab Tartlets

* Contributed by user Roblefko * Preparation Time: 15 Min * Cook Time: 20 Min * Ready In: 35 Min

RCI-DS.002.0157.001

Rocky road ice cream

Rocky road ice cream is an ice cream flavor, second only to vanilla in popularity in the United States. Though there are variations on the flavor, it is traditionally composed of chocolate ice cream, nuts and marshmallows.

RCI-SP.003.0563.001

Rødbedsuppe

Beet Soup - Serves 6 Beet Soup - Rødbedsuppe

RCI-BR.001.0222.001

Roggebrood

This is a very dark, very heavy rye bread. It is baked as a large round bread and will weigh approximately a kilo-and-a-half when done. Traditionally this bread is eaten with pea soup.

RCI-BR.001.0223.001

Roggenbrot

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RCI-VG.005.0185.001

Rogieties

Lithuanian crock pickles

RCI-MT.005.0258.001

Rolled Meat Loaf

In Romanian: Rulada de carne tocata

RCI-BR.003.0356.001

Rolled Oats Banana Bread

Inherited from the Davidson Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1987. This recipe indicates it came from the back of a rolled oats container and is dated 1924.

RCI-BR.001.0224.001

Rolls

Bread

RCI-BR.001.0225.001

Rolls from Guam

Rolls from Guam from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0487.001

Romaine Salad with California Avocado, Orange, and Jicama

Romaine Salad with California Avocado, Orange, and Jicama from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0488.001

Romaine Strawberry Salad

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Cabrera Estate in Malakoff, Texas in 1986.

RCI-MT.004.0702.001

Romanian Baked Chicken

In Romanian: Pui la tava

RCI-VG.004.1156.001

Romanian Baked Mushrooms

In Romanian: Ciuperci la tava.

RCI-VG.001.0489.001

Romanian Cabbage salad

In Romanian: Salata de varza alba in stil romanesc.

RCI-RC.001.0188.001

Romanian Chicken Pilaf

In Romanian: Pilaf de pui

RCI-SP.001.0107.001

Romanian Chicken Soup

In Romanian: Supa de pasare

RCI-ND.005.0128.001

Romanian Noodles

In Romanian: Taitei romanesti

RCI-SP.001.0108.001

Roman soup

Recipe for :

RCI-VG.002.0149.001

Root Vegetables with Hazelnuts

* Source: Diabetic Living Diet Online * Total Time: 30 mins * Servings: 10

RCI-SP.004.0265.002

Ropa Vieja

Authentic Cuban dish of ropa vieja (shredded flank steak in a tomato sauce base), black beans, white rice, plantains and fried yuca with beer.

RCI-SP.004.0265.001

Ropa Vieja

Authentic Cuban dish of ropa vieja (shredded flank steak in a tomato sauce base), black beans, white rice, plantains and fried yuca with beer.

RCI-SN.001.0327.001

Rosa Mexicano Guacamole

Rosa Mexicano Guacamole from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BV.007.0132.001

Rose Lassi

Rose Lassi from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0703.001

Rosemary Balsamic Chicken Wings

Rosemary Balsamic Chicken Wings from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0226.001

Rosemary Bread

Rosemary Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.003.0166.001

Rosemary Citrus Marinade

This is a recipe I obtained from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hager estate in Canton, Texas in 1982.

RCI-VG.002.0150.001

Rosemary Garlic Baked Potatoes

are a delicious side dish of baked potatoes infused with rosemary and garlic.

RCI-BR.008.0187.001

Rosemary-Potato Waffles

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RCI-RC.004.0259.001

Rosemary Rice with Walnuts

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

RCI-BR.003.0358.001

Rose Petal Drop Scones

What could be more beautiful and decorative than these delicious scones with rose petals? Recipe was adapted from the cookbook, Flowers in the Kitchen, by Susan Belsinger, Interweave.

RCI-BR.004.0459.001

Rose Water Madeleines

Makes about 2 dozen.

RCI-VG.002.0153.001

Rosolli Salad

'Rosolli' salad

RCI-BR.008.0188.001

Rostii

Potato pancakes Contributed by World Recipes Y-GroupThis Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world. Makes 12 pancakes.

RCI-BR.002.0093.001

Roti Bread

Roti Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-ND.005.0129.001

Rotini with Steamed Vegetables

Rotini with Steamed Vegetables from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource Serves: 4

Roti Prata
RCI-BR.002.0094.001

Roti Prata

A mamak(Indian Muslim) specialty, this delicious bread is a popular round the clock snack served in many 24hr coffeeshops. There are several variations, either served plain or with eggs/minced mutton and Onion(called murtabak) wrapped in.

RCI-VG.001.0491.001

Rotkrautsalat

Great, Grandma's recipe!

RCI-SP.004.0266.001

Rouladen

Rouladen

RCI-RC.004.0260.001

Royal Rice

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-SP.003.0567.001

Roy's Cafe Chili for a Crowd

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.001.0227.001

Rrženi Kruh

Rye bread

Rugelach
RCI-BR.005.0540.002

Rugelach

Rugelach is a Jewish pastry dish with raisins, walnuts, and sometimes chocolate.

RCI-BR.005.0540.001

Rugelach

Rugelach is a Jewish pastry dish with raisins, walnuts, and sometimes chocolate.

RCI-BR.005.0541.001

Ruiskatut

Estonian rye cookies. These popular Estonian cookies are often served with cocktails or used as a base for canapés. Spread with cream cheese and a little lingo berry preserves.