Salt
The flavor amplifier, essential for bridging the gap between flat and vibrant. Beyond seasoning, it manages moisture in meats and controls yeast activity in dough. Whether you’re using flaky sea salt for texture or fine grains for even distribution, a well-timed pinch is the secret to making every other ingredient sing. Salt! 🧂🫡
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Category
Sauces, Condiments & Miscellaneous
all_inclusive
Availability
Year round
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MW Reference
1
Reference Data
McCance & Widdowson 2021
science
Salt · 17-367 · WY
2 samples, table salt
Energy & Proximates
Energy
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kcal
Energy
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kJ
Water
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g
Protein
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Fat
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Carbohydrates
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of which sugars
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of which starch
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Fibre (AOAC)
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Fibre (NSP)
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Alcohol
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Fat Breakdown
Total fat
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g
Saturated
—
g
Monounsaturated
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g
Polyunsaturated
—
g
Trans
—
g
Omega-3
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g
Omega-6
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g
Cholesterol
—
mg
Minerals
Sodium
39300.00
mg
Potassium
89.00
mg
Calcium
10.00
mg
Magnesium
76.00
mg
Phosphorus
1.00
mg
Iron
0.300
mg
Copper
0.080
mg
Zinc
0.100
mg
Selenium
—
µg
Iodine
44.00
µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin E
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mg
Vitamin C
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Thiamin (B1)
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Riboflavin (B2)
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Niacin (B3)
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Vitamin B6
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Vitamin B12
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Folate
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Recipes
Using Salt
Pancakes
⏱40min
£
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Easy
Smoked trout, roasted beetroots and watercress on rye
⏱840min
££
◆◆◆
Hard
Pasta with hazelnut pesto and asparagus
⏱60min
£
◆
Easy
Fried cuttlefish with chilli butter
⏱60min
£
◆
Easy
Lettuce soup
⏱60min
£
◆
Easy
Braised halibut with scallops and roasted potatoes
⏱90min
££
◆
Easy
Wild Garlic Pesto
⏱30min
£
◆
Easy
Vegan jerk jackfruit burger
⏱90min
£
◆
Easy
Pasta with hazelnut pesto and asparagus
⏱60min
£
◆
Easy
Hake with button mushrooms and vinegar
⏱90min
£
◆
Easy
Smoked trout, roasted beetroots and watercress on rye
⏱840min
££
◆◆◆
Hard
Hake with button mushrooms and vinegar
⏱90min
£
◆
Easy
Braised halibut with scallops and roasted potatoes
⏱90min
££
◆
Easy