What exactly do they mean by now 15% less sodium in salt ? Isn't salt NaCl
In chemical terms, a salt is the product of the neutralization between an acid and a base. In everyday contexts, the word salt has become synonymous with one specific salt, that is sodium chloride NaCl. It can be made in the following reaction:NaOH (base) + HCl (acid) --> NaCl + H2OBy using different acids and bases you'll end up with different types of salts. Because excess sodium levels in the body can lead to health problems, the idea is to use a different salt that does not contain sodium. Thus, instead of using sodium hydroxide NaOH as a base, we can use potassium hydroxide KOH. This yields the salt potassium chloride KCl.By stating that there is "15% less sodium" in the salt basically means that they have replaced 15% of the NaCl mass with KCl.However, the differing ions present in the salt will lend it a different taste. Many say that KCl is more bitter. 15% is likely a trade-off between reducing sodium content and retaining taste.
What is the difference between sodium and salt?
To summarize what a few people have said: ...the salt we eat is "sodium chloride" (table salt)--though it comes in a few different shapes, and from various places on the earth which can add tiny bits of other elements ...many ingredients we consume besides sodium chloride (table salt) also have sodium in them, and those ingredients will also cause the body to retain water: for example, soy sauce and other condiments, pickles, baking soda, sausages, frozen meals, most spice mixes, "softened" water, etc., etc, almost every single "processed" food there is or foods made from those ingredients/foods (foods in boxes, cans, packages, etc, even where you wouldn't suspect it since the the sodium compounds are used not only for flavoring but as preservatives, etc.)... in other words, most dietary sodium is "hidden" http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-s... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/25... As for how much a healthy daily amount is, that varies by age, weight and health --and no one *really* knows-- but here's some info about what's currently recommended: http://www.google.com/search?q=recommend... And sometimes research seems to suggest differently, though the sides are still arguing: http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2011/05/salt_and_health
How can there be less than one atom of sodium in a NaCl molecule?
This is what is called a “Salt substitute ”. Accoriding to the EU’s guidance document on food categories Salt substitutes are mixtures with reduced sodium content intended to be used as alternatives to salt in food. What actually happens is that they usually contain pottasium chloride (KCl) instead of sodium chloride (NaCl) in order to alleviate the hypertension problems Na often causes. According to Greek National law (sorry couldn’t get an EU provision on this) for the substitute to be labelled “with reduced salt content” it has to contain less than 33% NaCl. Since it’s written down in the law as a category it is obviously possible. I would say that probably the correct labeling would be “salt substitute” rather than salt, but I can’t see the whole label and passing judgement over the Internet is not the right approach. Since this seems to be Danish, you are probably in the EU, so talk to your local food authority and they will take it from there. Even if it mis-labeled though it is not really important They’ll get a fine, at most , and change their label. No big deal.
What are the names of less sodium salt available in India (least sodium available)? My mother is a kidney patient in need of some.
Do a Google search for Losalt ( 33% NaCl + 66% KCl) ,or NoSalt ( 100% KCl) .“ Losalt India “ : LoSalt Salt 350 Grams“ Nosalt India “ : No Salt Salt Substitute, 11-Ounce Can! But do ask the doctor of such a kidney patient if this is OK, since it is low in sodium but high in potassium, and that has similar effects on kidneys then Sodium. AND, Potassium has also an effect on the hart & blood-pressure, but a bit different then of sodium.NFI of course, but the links shows answers to the question, were can you get a certain product in India.
How is low sodium salt possible? Where is the extra chlorine bonded to?
Potassium.Low-sodium salt generally consists of (or contains) potassium chloride instead of sodium chloride. The theory apparently being that it tastes more or less the same but doesn't contain sodium. I question whether it's clear that it's actually any better for your health (the science of high-sodium diets is fuzzy to start with, and there's reason to think that potassium might have a similar effect). But enough people believe it to make the product viable.
Does anyone make a low sodium salt for a salt grinder?
You want rock salt for your grinder, but it is not lower sodium than table salt. Just use less of it.
LoSalt has less sodium than regular table salt, but far more potassium - is it healthier?
LoNa (Low-Na or low sodium) salt is used as a replacement of regular table salt, contains much less amount (15% atleast) of sodium as compared to table salt and the rest is made up with potassium.Is LoNa salt healthier? So far believed to be so, especially for hypertension patients as sodium (Na) intake is a direct threat and prime danger for high BP, whereas potassium (K) relaxes the heart muscles and lowers blood pressure.So, Na and K have almost opposing effects on the heart. Banana, green coconut water, etc. are naturally rich in potassium.Anyway, patients with renal failure or other kidney problems should consume lower K and limit overall K intake.It is always good to consult a doctor before you settle for any specific kind of salt.