MORTON® SALT SUBSTITUTE - Morton Salt (2024)

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What is a Morton salt substitute? ›

Morton Salt Substitute is a sodium-free product designed for people on a doctor-recommended, sodium restricted diet. But remember, it's important to consult a physician before using any salt substitute.

4. Potassium Chloride. Salt substitutes made from potassium chloride alone look like regular salt and have a salty flavor, but have zero sodium.

Here's the deal, though—you can't use table and kosher salt interchangeably. For every tablespoon of our old standby Morton Iodized salt (table salt) you would need 2 tablespoons of Diamond Crystal Kosher to produce the same saltiness. So the ratio of table salt to kosher salt is 1:2.

Salt substitutes contain potassium chloride, either alone or mixed with regular salt (sodium chloride).

Dr. Fernandes says use caution if you have certain conditions, including, kidney, heart and liver disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Certain medications, like angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE inhibitors), can also pose a risk.

Is Dash a salt substitute? Dash seasoning blends are a salt-free flavoring alternative, not a salt substitute. Dash products contain blends of herbs and spices but no salt and an insignificant amount of potassium, which is sometimes found in salt substitutes.

Avoid using salt substitutes or seasonings that contain potassium chloride. Although most salt substitutes do not contain sodium, most have a large amount of potassium. Potassium can actually be more harmful to you than salt. Following are some suggestions for blending spices with specific foods.

For some people with high blood pressure, a salt substitute made with potassium chloride might be helpful. Studies have found that these substitutes can help lower blood pressure.

They taste and function the same in recipes, but they have one big difference -- the size of their salt crystals. Morton kosher salt has a much finer grind than Diamond Crystal and this can sometimes cause problems with recipes. By weight, the brands are the same and can be used interchangeably.

What's the difference between sea salt and regular Morton salt? ›

Table salt and sea salt are both useful when preparing food. Manufacturers mine table salt from salt deposits and process it into a fine crystal, whereas sea salt comes from evaporating seawater. Many people believe that sea salt is healthier than table salt because it is a natural source of sodium.

The most commonly used salt substitute is potassium chloride, which contains no sodium but has a salt-like flavor.

I use Morton Salt Substitute as a supplement for extra potassium. This is pure potassium chloride. It tastes a little different from regular salt, so I use it blended with other salt.

Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Himalayan sea salt often comes in pinkish-colored crystals along with claims it contains special healing properties. But Mayo Clinic's Dr. Regis Fernandes says when compared to regular table salt, Himalayan sea salt is basically the same thing.

Garlic salt and celery salt are also popular alternatives to standard table salt. These products are made predominantly of table, rock or sea salt combined with small amounts of dried garlic or celery. The salt component is still sodium chloride so these too should be limited as with rock and sea salt.

Potassium. Potassium closely resembles the saltiness of sodium. In practice, potassium chloride (also known as potassium salt) is the most commonly used salt substitute.