Salt Substitute

[GlutenGalAZ]

Morton has a Salt Substitute (for salt free diets).

It looks like a salt container but all blue and says Morton Salt Substitute on it. The Nutrition Facts on the back is for a Serving Size 1/4tsp and the only thing listed with any amount is the Potassium 610mg.

Has anyone used this?

If you haven't used this product but sub out your salt what do you use?

Thank you!

[Jestgar]

I use a spice mix from Costco. I think Mrs Dash is gluten-free also.

I end up using the spice mix and sea salt. I think it adds complexity to the flavors.

[missy'smom]

For baked goods with yeast, salt is in there not just for flavor but as an important part of the chemistry. Salt inhibits yeast growth and sugar feeds it. The ratio is important. In most other uses it is optional and flexible. Even in baked goods(that don't have yeast). We got used to more simply flavored/seasoned foods. I used to sometimes back off on the sugar a bit when I backed off on the salt to balance the flavor. For seasoning, I've been experimenting with various ones because I need sugar-free but they also happen to be salt-free. Costco has a Rustic Tuscan Seasoning that is good on roasted chicken breasts. Trader Joes makes a Lemon Pepper mix in a grinder that is nice on fish, but I still use a little sea-salt. TJ's also makes a Seafood Grill and Broil that is good on shrimp.

[RiceGuy]

The salt substitute is probably potassium chloride. I have some for use as a potassium supplement, which I was hoping to sprinkle on food. However, it tastes sooooo icky, I can't use it that way, unless in very small amounts. I find potassium gluconate to be very neutral in flavor, so I'd recommend that instead.

But do be careful when lowering your salt intake. Sodium is vital, and allowing it to become deficient is very dangerous. If you have blood pressure considerations, there are other things which don't carry such risks, that you may find helpful. For instance, increasing potassium instead of lowering salt intake can help.

Here are some articles on lowering blood pressure with ordinary supplements and herbs:

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[GlutenGalAZ]

Thank you everyone for your replies and input on different items and insight on salt with foods.

RiceGuy -- Thank you for the links I will take a look at them this week. Thank you also for the comment on increasing potassium instead of decreasing salt.

Thanks again.