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Sal Bahia Iodized Sea Salt Fine Crystals
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Iodized salts

Sal Bahia Iodized Sea Salt Fine Crystals

26 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
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Why it scores 79

Sal Bahia Iodized Sea Salt Fine Crystals scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Salt 98.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  2. Silicon dioxide: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info

Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Iodized Sea Salt Fine Crystals

START100

Ingredients

  • Silicon dioxide
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 98.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [2]
subtotal−9
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 11.5 = 88.5 → 89 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]

GTIN 00899793002014 · 2024-09-09

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy0 kcal
Fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Protein0 g
Salt98.3 g

Serving: 1.5g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

SALT, PRECIPITATED SILICA (FREE FLOWING), SODIUM THIOSULFATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, PRUSIATE OF SODA (ANTICAKING).

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Healthiest iodized salts in the US

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  3. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov