Salt Selection Guide
The following charts match 22 of our most popular salt grades to over 80 food applications. More than one grade may be designated for a specific use; the preferred choices are indicated by the letter "P" with alternatives indicated by the letter "A". Often, several grades are indicated for a use due to variations in processing methods, storage/handling procedures or climatic conditions. Check the row at the bottom of the chart for each application's designated salting method.
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The uses described in these tables are subject to revision and/or changes based upon nutritional and manufacturing criteria.
Salt Grades
P Preferred grade
A Alternate grade
Salting Method
B Brine or other liquid solution
D Directly added in dry form
DB Dry salt manually dispersed or broadcasted
DM Dry mixing
DD Dry salt mechanically dispersed
S Slurry, suspended in saturated brine or other liquids




