Tag: Expired salt

Over 7,000-year-old salt mines still operate today, a testament to this mineral's longevity. This brings up a common kitchen question: is it safe to use expired salt? The short answer is yes, as pure salt (sodium chloride) does not truly expire from a safety perspective, but its quality can diminish over time.

According to food scientists and manufacturers, pure salt does not expire because it's a mineral that inhibits microbial growth. This means that while you can safely use expired iodized salt for flavoring, its key nutritional benefit—the iodine—will have likely dissipated over time.