Appearance
White crystalline solid
Function
It is used in cheese, butter, and salted nuts for flavor. It is also used in cheese manufacture to help remove the whey and suppress the growth of unwanted organisms, in sausage as a seasoning and curing agent, and in baked goods, pickles, and sauerkraut for flavor and fermentation control.
Synonyms
Sodium Chloride FN FL Supreme; Common Salt; Chloride Ion Standard; Aquasol
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from strong acids.
Packages
- 80 lb. Bag
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Food & bev.
Product Class
- Flavors
- preservatives/antimicrobials
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 3 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC48580 S3 CL55
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 1413øC
- Melting Point: 801 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 58.44 g/mol