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Salt: The Essential Kitchen Commodity

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What is the primary mineral in table salt?

Iron

Potassium chloride

Calcium

Sodium chloride (correct)

Why is iodine usually added to table salt?

To prevent lump formation

To enhance the flavor

To prevent Goitre or mental retardation (correct)

To prevent anaemia

What characteristic makes black salt more hygroscopic than common salt?

Prevention of lump formation

Pinkish-grey color

Strong sulfuric smell

Absorption of moisture (correct)

How is salt obtained from rocks?

By direct mining Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of fortifying salt with iron?

To prevent anaemia Signup and view all the answers

In what form is salt obtained from brine?

Solution Signup and view all the answers

Why is fluoride sometimes added to salt?

To prevent dental caries Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes black salt from common salt?

More hygroscopic Signup and view all the answers

Why is salt considered essential despite lacking carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins?

It is necessary for life processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding chemical agents to common table salt?

To make it free-flowing Signup and view all the answers