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Morton Salt, Iodized
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Morton Salt, Iodized

Morton
26 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
590mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Morton Iodized Table Salt is a pantry staple you’ll find in the salt and seasonings aisle, often shelved near other table salts, sea salts, pepper mills, and common baking ingredients. Packaged in Morton’s recognizable cylindrical container with the blue umbrella logo and a shaker top, it presents as a dependable, utilitarian product for home cooks and institutions alike. It’s used across everyday occasions — from seasoning weeknight dinners to precise measurements for holiday baking — and is commonly grabbed during grocery runs for restocking, storm-prep, or baking-focused trips. The brand leans on a heritage, trust-based positioning: Morton projects reliability, consistency of grain size, and broad accessibility rather than culinary trendiness, appealing to multi-generational households and pragmatic shoppers. Labeling highlights iodization, a public-health oriented addition, and the ingredient list is short; there are no organic or “natural” certification claims and no child-focused branding. Health halos are modest — the product may be perceived as simple or essential, but it does not make wellness claims beyond iodine fortification. In plain processing terms, this is a refined mineral salt that has been dried and blended with small amounts of additives (iodine and an anti-caking agent) and a pinch of dextrose for stability. Sensory details: fine, free-flowing white granules with a clean saline taste and no aroma; the tactile ritual is familiar — pinch between fingers, a sprinkle over a dish, or a twist of the shaker lid at the table. Its cultural role is foundational: the reliable finishing touch that supports thousands of everyday recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 tsp
Servings per Container: 491
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium590mg26%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Salt,, Calcium, Silicate, (an, Anti-Caking, Agent),, Dextrose,, Potassium, Iodide..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This product is a processed culinary ingredient: primary mineral salt refined and fortified with iodine and an anti-caking agent. Additives are minimal and it is not an ultra-processed food formulation.

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Common Questions about Morton Salt, Iodized

Well, it depends on how you define 'healthy.' Morton Salt is basically pure salt, so while it doesn't have any calories or sugars, it does pack a sodium punch at 590mg per serving. If you're watching your sodium intake for health reasons, you might want to sprinkle it sparingly!

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