Sea salt
Summary
Sea salt is a single-ingredient product with minimal processing, making it a high-quality culinary ingredient. It does not contain any additives or harmful ingredients, which contributes to its excellent rating in terms of ingredient quality and processing level.
At a glance
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Unrefined sea salt — a minimally processed, natural source of sodium and essential trace minerals, and a legitimate whole-food seasoning. Treated as a positive ingredient.
Risks
Excessive consumption of sea salt can contribute to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues.
Benefits
Sea salt contains trace minerals that may offer slight nutritional benefits compared to refined table salt.
Processing
Processed Culinary Ingredients
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