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Sodium chloride

Sodium chloride is common edible salt, available as crystals or flakes for seasoning, brining and preservation, with crystal form affecting dissolution and perception.

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About Sodium chloride

Sodium chloride is the chemical name for common edible salt. It is sold as fine or coarse crystals, flakes and other granulated forms, and is usually white or colourless. Its taste is distinctly salty; crystal size and shape affect how quickly it dissolves and how strongly it is perceived when sprinkled on food.

It is used to season food and in processes such as brining and preservation. Table salt may be finely ground and may include anti-caking agents or other additions, while coarse, flaked and specialty salts differ in crystal structure and handling. Sodium chloride is the principal ingredient of ordinary salt, but not every product sold as a salt seasoning consists only of it.

Ingredient type
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Sodium chloride

English

Salt

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Sodium chloride nutrition & diet

Sodium chloride nutritional value

Reference: Edible salt, common salt, sodium chloride ≥ 99%

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

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Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Compare plain sodium chloride with seasoned or fortified salt products separately, since added ingredients change the product. Crystal size affects portioning by volume, so measured comparisons should use a consistent basis.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2023, corrected March 2026 — 17012 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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