Free-flowing salt

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Is Free-flowing salt healthy?

Free-flowing salt scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a processed salt containing yellow prussiate of soda, an anti-caking agent that is a synthetic additive with potential health concerns.

How processed is Free-flowing salt?

Free-flowing salt is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Free-flowing salt's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Yellow prussiate of soda is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Free-flowing salt

The Kroger Co.
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Kroger
Category Condiments
Summary

This product is a processed salt containing yellow prussiate of soda, an anti-caking agent that is a synthetic additive with potential health concerns. While it serves to prevent clumping, it does not offer nutritional benefits and raises concerns about its potential to release cyanide under certain conditions. The presence of this additive and the processing level limit the product's health score.

Key ingredients 2

Salt
Neutral

Salt is a common seasoning and preservative used in many foods. It is a refined product, lacking the trace minerals found in unrefined salts. While essential for bodily functions, excessive intake can lead to health issues.

Risks

High sodium intake can increase the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

Benefits

Salt is essential for maintaining fluid balance and nerve function in the body.

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Yellow prussiate of soda
Bad

Yellow prussiate of soda is an anti-caking agent used to prevent clumping in salt. It is a synthetic additive and does not provide any nutritional benefits. Concerns exist about its potential to release cyanide under certain conditions.

Risks

Potential release of cyanide in acidic conditions poses a health risk, though typically in negligible amounts.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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