Salt

A. Scientific Name:

Sodium chloride

B. What it is:

Salt is a natural mineral composed mainly of sodium chloride. It is harvested from seawater or underground deposits and has been used for thousands of years.

C. Found in everyday products:

Cooking ingredients

Food preservation

Bath salts

Cleaning products

Toothpaste

D. Why do people use it?:

Salt is used for seasoning, preservation, and natural cleaning. It is an essential mineral in small amounts.

E. Safety summary:

Normal consumption is safe.

Precautions:
• Excess intake may affect blood pressure.

F. Good for:

Flavoring food

Food preservation

Natural scrubbing

G. Be careful if:

You have high blood pressure

You require low sodium diets

H. DIY / Usage Ideas:

Make salt scrub

Clean surfaces

Preserve foods

I. Natural alternative category:

Sea salt

Mineral salt

Baking soda