
Also known as salt or common salt, table salt is typically mined from underground salt deposits. It usually contains almost no minerals except iodine and has additives to prevent clumping. It is different in taste, texture and processing from sea salt produced through evaporation of ocean or salt-lake water, is more flavorful and comes in a variety of coarseness levels. 500 mg is a safe daily minimum intake of sodium for adults, and less than 2300 mg per day are recommended.