iodized salt
Thyroid-friendly condiment
Iodized salt is table salt with iodine added as a nutritional supplement.
The fortification prevents iodine deficiency, which can cause thyroid problems and developmental issues.
Most commercial table salt in developed countries is iodized: Check the label to see if your salt is iodized.
- goiterEnlarged thyroid gland
- sodium chlorideNaCl compound
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
- potassium iodideCrystalline thyroid-shielding compound
- MortonCommon American surname
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- salthalite, sodium chloride, fleur de sel, saltworks, brine
- fortified foodsfortified cereal, fortified milk, enriched flour, enriched rice, vitamin D milk
- iodineiodide, potassium iodide, silver iodide, betadine
- Saltysodium chloride, soy sauce, bacon, pickles, pretzels
- iodine sourcesseaweed, kelp, cod, shrimp, kombu
- Food Historyancient recipes, culinary traditions, spice trade, food preservation, banquets
processing and purity
iodized saltsea salt
Ocean-sourced sodium chloride
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