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Sodium and salt forms Catalog

Any ingredient that contributes meaningfully to sodium content, beyond plain table salt.

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Salt

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: The base form of sodium
Common Label Aliases
Sodium chloride table salt
Scientific Overview

Sodium chloride, commonly known as salt, can be a naturally occurring mineral or added to foods or can serve as a nutrient or to add taste.

Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS) In 2024, FDA expanded its 2021 voluntary sodium reduction targets in foods. In 2019, dietary reference intakes for sodium were assessed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. In 1993, FDA supported a health claim for lower sodium and reduced risk of hypertension. In 1979, health aspects of sodium chloride as a food ingredient were evaluated. FDA describes (a, b) nutrition facts labeling requirements.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Recommended in moderation. In 2019, EFSA set dietary reference values for both sodium and chloride. In 2008, Europe embarked on its salt/sodium reduction initiative.
Catalog ID: #103 Decode in Scanner
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Sea salt

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Chemically similar to table salt
Scientific Overview

Sea salt has the same composition as traditional salt but tends to be coarser. Sea salt is produced by the evaporation of seawater and contains residual minerals beside sodium chloride. It adds taste to foods.

Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS) In 2024, FDA expanded its 2021 voluntary sodium reduction targets in foods. In 2019, dietary reference intakes for sodium were assessed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. In 1993, FDA supported a health claim for lower sodium and reduced risk of hypertension. In 1979, health aspects of sodium chloride as a food ingredient were evaluated. FDA describes (a, b) nutrition facts labeling requirements.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Recommended in moderation. In 2019, EFSA set dietary reference values for both sodium and chloride. In 2008, Europe embarked on its salt/sodium reduction initiative.
Catalog ID: #104 Decode in Scanner
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Kosher salt

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Coarse salt, same sodium content by weight
Catalog ID: #105 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium bicarbonate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Leavening agent, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
Baking soda
Catalog ID: #106 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium benzoate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Preservative, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E211
Scientific Overview

Sodium benzoate is a salt of benzoic acid and is used as a preservative to prevent bacteria, mold and yeast growth.

Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Affirmation by FDA this ingredient is generally recognized as safe as a direct human food ingredient. (GRAS FDA-Affirmed) In 1973, the health aspects of benzoic acid and sodium benzoate for use as food additives were evaluated.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses.
Catalog ID: #107 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium nitrite

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Cured-meat preservative, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E250
Catalog ID: #108 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium nitrate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Cured-meat preservative, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E251
Catalog ID: #109 Decode in Scanner
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Monosodium glutamate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Flavor enhancer, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
MSG E621
Catalog ID: #110 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium citrate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Acidity regulator, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E331
Scientific Overview

Trisodium citrate is a salt of citric acid that helps regulate acidity and improve the texture of food and drinks.

Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Affirmation by FDA this ingredient is generally recognized as safe as a direct human food ingredient. (GRAS FDA-Affirmed) In 1977, the health aspects of sodium citrate were evaluated.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses. Authorized for use in the EU (nutrients, additives). In 2011, EFSA evaluated health claims related to sodium and potassium salts of citric acid.
Catalog ID: #111 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium phosphate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Texture/preservation agent, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E339
Catalog ID: #112 Decode in Scanner
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Disodium phosphate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Emulsifying salt, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E339ii
Catalog ID: #113 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium erythorbate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Preservative, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E316
Catalog ID: #114 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium caseinate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Milk-derived protein additive, contributes sodium
Catalog ID: #115 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium alginate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Thickener from seaweed, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E401
Scientific Overview

Sodium alginate is a water-soluble polysaccharide found in brown seaweed. It is a multi-purpose food additive (e.g., emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer).

Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Affirmation by FDA this ingredient is generally recognized as safe as a direct human food ingredient. (GRAS FDA-Affirmed) In 2012, FDA issued no objections to a GRAS notice about a polysaccharide complex containing sodium alginate. In 1973, the health aspects of alginates as a food ingredient were evaluated.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses.
Catalog ID: #116 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium sulfite

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Preservative, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E221
Catalog ID: #117 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium metabisulfite

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Preservative, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E223
Catalog ID: #118 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium ascorbate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Preservative form of vitamin C, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E301
Scientific Overview

Sodium ascorbate is a form of vitamin C that helps maintain food freshness. It is commonly used in processed foods and dietary supplements.

Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS, GRAS Self-Determined) In 1979, the health aspects of sodium ascorbate were evaluated.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses. Authorized for use in the EU (nutrients, additives). In 2015, EFSA assessed the safety of sodium ascorbate. In 2013, EFSA issued an opinion on dietary reference values for vitamin C.
Catalog ID: #119 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium propionate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Mold inhibitor, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E281
Catalog ID: #120 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium stearoyl lactylate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Dough conditioner, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
E481
Catalog ID: #121 Decode in Scanner
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Sodium acid pyrophosphate

Sodium and salt forms
Biological Assessment: Leavening/preservation agent, contributes sodium
Common Label Aliases
SAPP
Catalog ID: #122 Decode in Scanner