Salt for human consumption is produced in the following forms: unrefined salt (such as sea salt), refined salt (table salt) and iodised salt. Salt is a crystalline solid that is white, pale pink or light grey in colour. It is normally obtained from sea water or rock deposits.
Did You Know?
About 70% of the salt we eat comes from processed foods, fast food, canteen and restaurant food. About 20% is added at home, in cooking or at the table. Only 10% occurs naturally in food (Irish Heart Foundation, 2017).
