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• The Salt Institute
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Sources

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• http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/797_salt.html
• Kurlansky, Mark. "Salt: A History." Walker & Company, 2002.
• "A Natural History of Salt." Ventura County Star, July 21, 2002
• Parrish, Marlene."Sea Salt Adds Wave of Extra Zip and Crunch." Pittsburgh Post Gazette, August 28, 2003. http://www.post-gazette.com/food/20030828salttasting0828fnp3.asp
• "Prevention: Guide to Lower Blood Pressure." National Health Library. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/prevent.htm
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• The Salt Institute. http://www.saltinstitute.org
• The Salt Manufacturers Association. http://www.saltsense.co.uk/index.htm
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