The Importance of Salt Flashcards
1
Q
What is salt?
A
Sodium Chloride
2
Q
What is it used for?
A
The food industry
A source of chemicals
To treat icy roads in winter
3
Q
Why is salt added to food?
A
For flavouring and as a preservative.
4
Q
What an too much salt in your diet lead to?
A
High blood pressure and other circulatory conditions.
5
Q
What is the Food Standards Agency (FSA)?
A
An independent food safety watchdog that has a role
6
Q
What is this role?
A
Carrying out risk assessments on chemicals in food
Advising the public about the effect of food on health
