Salt (Chumvi)

The Importance of Salt

Salt plays a crucial role in maintaining human health. It is the main source of Sodium and Chloride ions in the human diet. Sodium is essential for nerve and muscle function and is involved in the regulation of fluids in the body while Chloride ions serve as important electrolytes by regulating blood pH and pressure.

Some amount of salt is naturally found in most foods. It’s also frequently added to foods in order to improve flavor