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Table Salt

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Is Table Salt healthy?

Table Salt scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a processed culinary ingredient with minimal processing and a simple ingredient list.

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, Sea salt counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Table Salt

Woolworths
75 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Woolworths Holdings Limited
Category Salt
Summary

This product is a processed culinary ingredient with minimal processing and a simple ingredient list. The inclusion of an anti-caking agent is common in table salt to prevent clumping, but it does not significantly impact the overall quality. The product maintains a clean label with only one additive, which is acceptable for its category.

Key ingredients 2

Sea salt
Good

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 intake of sodium from sea salt can contribute to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.

Benefits

Provides essential sodium needed for various bodily functions, including nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

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Anti-caking agent
Neutral

Anti-caking agents like E554 are used to prevent clumping in powdered products. They are generally recognized as safe when used within regulatory limits. However, they do not provide any nutritional benefits.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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