Green Salt, also known as powdered dehydrated Salicornia, is a product of vegetable origin, 100% natural obtained from the dehydration and crushing of the Salicornia plant. It is obtained from the dehydration and crushing of the Salicornia plant, found in the Peixinhos and Pontinha salt marshes, close to the channels of the Ria de Aveiro – Portugal..
- Rich in Vitamins A, C and D and Mineral Salts
- Antioxidant properties
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Diuretic benefits
- Anti-diabetic properties
- Reduces high blood pressure
Sodium
Content per 100gr
Green Salt has significantly less sodium (~75% less) than traditional salt, positive for reducing sodium intake.
Calcium
Content per 100gr
Green Salt has much higher calcium (17x) content, beneficial for bone health.
Magnesium
Content per 100gr
Green salt is a very good source of magnesium, important for muscle and nerve function.
Potassium
Content per 100gr
Green salt has a high potassium content, which is beneficial for heart health and blood pressure regulation.
In addition of being a tasty plant and pleasant condiment, Green Salt is a healthy alternative for traditional salt due to its high nutritional value.
| Nutrients | Average Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 143/589 | Kcal / Kj |
| Humidity | 14.2 | % |
| Proteins | 6.9 | g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7 | g |
| – Total Sugars | 7.7 | g |
| Fat | 2.0 | g |
| – Saturated F.A. | 0.6 | g |
| – Monounsaturated F.A. | 0.2 | g |
| – Polyunsaturated F.A. | 1.2 | g |
| – Food Fibers | 33.4 | g |
| Ashes | 35.8 | g |
| Salt | 23 | g |
| Sodium | 9.2 | g |
| Calcium | 419 | mg |
| Magnesium | 856 | mg |
| Potassium | 1340 | mg |
| Iodine | < 0.01 | mg |
| Vitamin A | < 0.07 | mg |
| Vitamin C | < 0.8 | mg |
| Vitamin D | < 5 | ug |