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Where does food grade salt come from?

Most food grade salt is evaporated salt, where salt water is heated and evaporated to crystallize the salt. This process creates the purest form of salt, making the salt ideal for food applications.

Most food grade salt is evaporated salt, where salt water is heated and evaporated to crystallize the salt. This process creates the purest form of salt, making the salt ideal for food applications.

 

[1] Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010.

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