Table salt, rock salt, edible salt, is a food product that is added to a variety of dishes. It represents crushed crystals, the color of which is white.
In nature, it is impossible to find table salt in its pure form, because it always contains impurities of other mineral salts, which give it a variety of color shades. Most often it is gray.
Types of Salt
Today there are many types of salt. Among them there are, one might say, classic and exotic. The first ones have long been included in our diet. They have long been used in cooking to this day:
Rock salt is ordinary salt without any special impurities.
Iodized salt is sodium chlorine, which is artificially enriched with iodine, it is very popular in regions where people suffer from iodine deficiency.
Fluorinated salt – enriched with fluoride is useful for teeth.
Dietary salt is characterized by a reduced sodium content, which is why it has a slightly different taste.
Exotic types of salt are used in different cuisines of the world, among them volcanic Indian salt, Himalayan pink, French smoked and many others. Such products differ in shades and the presence of specific flavors.
Useful Properties
Salt is not produced by the body on its own, but is very important in metabolic processes. Chlorine is needed for the synthesis of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, as well as other substances that are responsible for the breakdown of fat. And sodium ensures the correct functioning of the muscles and nervous system, it affects the condition of bones and the absorption of nutrients by the large intestine.
Salt participates in metabolic processes at the cellular level, thanks to it, tissues receive the necessary amount of elements. The sodium-potassium compound is responsible for the penetration of amino acids and glucose through the cell membrane.
In addition, edible salt has excellent antibacterial properties. It is an effective defender against harmful bacteria.
Another useful property of sodium chloride is that it enhances the taste of foods, contributing to an increase in the pleasure of their consumption and appetite.
The Use of Table Salt
The product is widely used in various fields. One of the most popular fields of application is cooking. Here salt is an important component of almost all dishes. It is part of meat and vegetable dishes, main dishes and desserts.
In addition, it is used to preserve products, both to give a special taste, and to preserve them until the next harvest. Sodium chloride kills bacteria, so that salted food remains suitable for consumption for a long time.
Harm and Contraindications
Abuse of food salt can lead to unpleasant consequences. Excess sodium chlorine contributes to increased blood pressure, the development of kidney and cardiovascular diseases. It leads to headaches, swelling, and in addition, to the malfunction of the nervous system.
You need to understand that salt itself is not toxic, but with it, as with any other substance, you should not overdo it.
Try to maintain a balance and do not consume salt less or more than the daily norm.
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