Common questions

Is Table salt healthy?

Table salt scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is primarily composed of salt, a minimally processed culinary ingredient.

How processed is Table salt?

Table salt is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Table salt's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, anti-caking agent sodium ferrocyanide 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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Table salt

Name: Table salt
Brand: Lidl

Lidl

Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Schwarz Group

Category Salt

Summary

This product is primarily composed of salt, a minimally processed culinary ingredient. However, the inclusion of sodium ferrocyanide as an anti-caking agent introduces a synthetic additive, which can be viewed negatively due to potential health concerns when consumed in large quantities. The presence of this additive slightly lowers the overall score, despite the product's otherwise simple composition.

Key ingredients 2

salt

Neutral

Salt is a common seasoning used to enhance flavor in foods. It is generally safe when consumed in moderation.

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anti-caking agent sodium ferrocyanide

Bad

Sodium ferrocyanide is added to prevent clumping in salt but is considered a processed additive that some consumers prefer to avoid due to its chemical nature.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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