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the use of hygroscopic materials, such as SALT.

1.what is hygroscopic materials?

-it is the ability of a substances to attract and hold water molecules from the sourrounding environments.

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Which mineral is commonly used as a food additive?

Salt, which is chemically known as sodium chloride, is commonly used as a food additive for flavoring and preservation.


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Salt is Salt (NaCl) no matter what is origins. Kosher, Sea, Maldon, Rock etc are all MARKETING terms designed to make what you are purchasing more expensive. Table Salt is Salt with a to which little anticaking agents such as sodium aluminosilicate or magnesium carbonate are added to make it free-flowing. Table salt is also "Iodized" by law in certain countries. Curing Salt is Salt with a little Sodium Nitrite added AND IS NOT THE SAME AS SALT (or Kosher Salt). This salt is mixed to cure meet and would be poisonous if not used as directed on the packaging.


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Three commercial products extracted from seawater are salt (sodium chloride), magnesium, and lithium. Salt is commonly used in food and industrial processes, magnesium is used in alloys and electronics, and lithium is used in batteries and pharmaceuticals.


Are Sodium nitrite and salt the same?

No, sodium nitrite is a chemical compound used as a food preservative to prevent bacterial growth and give cured meats their characteristic color and flavor. Salt, on the other hand, is a mineral primarily used for enhancing flavor and preserving food by drawing out moisture. Both sodium nitrite and salt have preservative properties, but they are not the same.


What Products made from Halite?

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