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The ingestion of iodide prevents iodine deficiency. Worldwide, iodine deficiency affects about two billion people and is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation.[1] It also causes thyroidgland problems, including endemic goiter. In many countries, iodine deficiency is a major public health problem that can be cheaply addressed by iodisation of salt.
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Does the Midwest use iodized salt?
why is iodized salt important to the midwest
Is iodized salt the worse salt to use?
Iodized salt is the best to use !
Why is it not appropriate to use iodized salt in brines and curing mixtures and solution?
It is only a legend; you can use iodized salt.
Do Ritz crackers have iodized salt or plain salt?
This depends on the recipe applied; but it is strongly recommended to use iodized salt.
People allergic to corn can't use iodized salt. Do products marked Kosher ever use iodized salt?
Yes.
Is iodized salt used in frozen vegetables?
Iodized salt is not generally used in preserving food because the added mineral tends to change the color of the food in the canning or preserving process, making the food appear less appealing. ... starrskitchen.com
What food group does iodized salt fall under?
There is no nutritional content to salt- it is not a food and so does not belong to any food group. It is needed mineral, but there is enough salt already present in foods that you do not have to add any. The iodine is also a needed mineral and maybe if you did not eat anything else that had iodine, you could use a little iodized salt in your diet.
Is it okay if you use iodized salt for salt water mouthwash?
yes should be perfectly fine.
Can you use table salt to make saltwater for fish?
no it is iodized, and will be toxic.
Why is salt added it to cheese?
Non-iodized flake salt, also sometimes called "cheese salt". Salt in cheese is used both to give flavor and to preserve. Iodized salt has iodine in it which hinders some of the bacteria you want in the cheese. You can use kosher salt or any natural, non-iodized salt that is in a flaked form.
Can you use iodized salt if the recipe says kosher salt?
Yes, you can. Kosher salt is the same as table salt, only a larger granule.
Can you use iodized salt in a salt water aquarium?
This salt may contain another additives as anticaking agents nuisible for fish.
