re: Low sodium salt recommendation

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I do not understand what is going on.

Salt is salt.

What unholy chemical are you ingesting as a “salt substitute”?

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It's a mineral compound...potassium chloride (aka, "potassium salt). The other ingredients are sea salt and silicon dioxide (to prevent caking).


WebMD has this to say about potassium chloride:

Potassium chloride is a naturally occurring salt derived from the ground or sea. It's a potassium-based salt that food manufacturers mostly use to replace sodium chloride, or table salt. In some applications, it can help reduce the presence of sodium by as much as 70%. It doesn’t carry a high health risk like sodium-based salts do.

You can use potassium salts just like regular table salt. Many food companies use potassium chloride as a substitute to lower the sodium levels in their processed foods. As consumers continue to demand lower-sodium products, manufacturers have found potassium chloride to be a safe alternative. It's now the leading reformulation option for reducing sodium levels in food products. Unfortunately, it may leave a metallic aftertaste.?