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Morton Sea Salt Fine
Cooking & Baking
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Morton Sea Salt Fine

Morton
17.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
550mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Morton Sea Salt Fine is a familiar pantry staple: a pouch/canister of fine, quick-dissolving sea salt crystals sold alongside other seasonings in the grocery store’s spice and salt aisle, near table salt, kosher salt, pepper, and baking ingredients. It fits into everyday shopping trips for restocking staples and larger trips for holiday baking or meal-prep weekends — and it’s also the kind of item added to a storm-prep or emergency pantry list because it never spoils. Morton positions this product as a reliable, no-frills kitchen essential from a long-standing American brand; the packaging and Umbrella Girl heritage convey trustworthiness and broad household appeal, aimed at home cooks, bakers, and families seeking consistent results. The label leans on simple, “sea salt” and “fine” descriptors that give a mild natural halo, but there’s no organic certification or child-focused branding and no medical or diet claims — nutrition facts list 0 calories and about 550 mg sodium per serving. Processing context: this is a single-ingredient culinary salt produced by evaporation/minimal refinement and used as a seasoning rather than a ready-to-eat food. Sensory details: the crystals are fine and free-flowing, dissolve quickly in liquids, and deliver a clean mineral-salty flavor; packaging is designed for scooping or shaking and often features a resealable lid or pour spout. Rituals include pinching between fingers to season at the stove, rimming baking pans, or sprinkling a finishing salt on baked goods. Culturally, Morton Fine Sea Salt reads as a practical, dependable product that anchors American home cooking and baking traditions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 tsp
Servings per Container: 357
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium550mg24%
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

Sea, Salt..

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 is a single-ingredient processed culinary ingredient (sea salt) produced by evaporation/refinement for use in cooking, fitting NOVA group 2 rather than ultra-processed categories.

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Common Questions about Morton Sea Salt Fine

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' Morton Sea Salt Fine is basically just salt, so it doesn't have any calories or sugar, making it a low-calorie option. However, it's important to use it in moderation, as high sodium intake can lead to health issues for some people.

Perfect For

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