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salt substitute

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salt substitute
n.
A low-sodium food additive that tastes like salt, such as potassium chloride, and is used as a dietary alternative to salt.

salt substitute,
a chemical compound for flavoring foods without adding sodium to the diet. Examples include potassium chloride, monopotassium glutamate, and glutamic acid.


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Important note: if taking medication for high blood pressure, such as diuretics, consult a doctor before using salt substitutes that contain high amounts of potassium.
Others have turned to alternative preparations, such as sea salt (containing very little iodine content), Kosher salt (containing no iodine), or potassium chloride-based salt substitutes (containing no iodine).
RECIPES Herb Salt Lamb's quarter leaves are so mineral-rich that they can be used alone as a salt substitute.
 
 
 
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