Iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to make thyroxine hormone. In case iodine is deficient in our diet, e.g. not eating enough fish and other seafood that contains natural iodine, there is a possibility that we might suffer from goitre.
Iodine deficiency can also produce mental retardation and is a global problem. Excessive use of table salt (NaCl) is also harmful, so a balanced seafood diet is better against mental and other malnutrition problems.
Iodised salt
Iodised salt is recommended to avoid idiocy.See this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodised_salt.
The healthier salt is iodised; but the sea salt can be also iodised.
Iodised salt (sodium chloride) contain iodine (as potassium/sodium iodide or potassium/sodium iodate). The concentration of iodine is 20 +/- 5 mg/kg. Iodised salt is recommended to avoid idiocy.
Iodised table salt contain sodium chloride, potassium iodide (or iodate) and anticaking substances.
salt is used in food andsomedrinks
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waitrose or ocado
Iodised salt is made by adding iodine, a non-metal, to table salt (sodium chloride). Iodine is essential for human health, particularly for thyroid function, and its addition helps prevent iodine deficiency disorders. The process usually involves mixing potassium iodate or potassium iodide with salt to ensure that the iodine is stable and effective.
Iodised salt is considered a mixture because it consists of two components: regular table salt (sodium chloride) and an added iodine compound, typically potassium iodide or potassium iodate. These components retain their individual properties and can be present in varying proportions. Thus, iodised salt does not have a uniform composition throughout, which is characteristic of mixtures.
Yes, iodised salt can be used in place of plain salt in tomato relish. The primary difference is the presence of iodine, which doesn't significantly affect the flavor of the relish. However, it’s important to use it in moderation, as iodised salt may have a slightly different taste profile. Overall, it will work well for seasoning and preserving the relish.
Thankfully it is now very easy to get non-iodised salt at local grocery chains. Brands like Kroger, Harveys, and Publix all have store brand non-iodised salt. Lawreys and Morton also sell a non-iodised salt on their website.