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Salt: The Essential Kitchen Commodity
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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?

    <p>By direct mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fortifying salt with iron?

    <p>To prevent anaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what form is salt obtained from brine?

    <p>Solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is fluoride sometimes added to salt?

    <p>To prevent dental caries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes black salt from common salt?

    <p>More hygroscopic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is necessary for life processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To make it free-flowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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