Salt
Ingredient · ingredient
Sodium chloride. It supplies sodium and chloride, minerals with AAFCO minimums in complete foods, and also affects palatability. Ingredient lists are ordered by weight, so its position indicates a small inclusion.
What is Salt?
Mineral and palatability ingredient, typically listed after the main ingredients.
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