Slide show: Guide to gourmet salt
Gourmet salt comes in a range of colors and textures.
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Whatever its appearance, all salt is a mix of sodium and chloride. Some types of salt have trace amounts of other minerals. These minerals produce variations in color and flavor.

Ready to explore the options? Just remember to do so in moderation. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams a day.

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