Osee  +  416504 Mon, 10 Sep 07 02:58 AM In Canada, I always see "free running" put on the packages for table salt. Then what's that mean? Thanks a lot. Osee Joined on Mon, Jan 8 2007 Canada Regular Member 922 Truths are hard to prove, rumors are easy to make.

	Feebs11  +  416510 Mon, 10 Sep 07 03:07 AM Free-running salt contains a very small amount (usually 1%) of carbonate of magnesia, which is added to the salt to keep it from caking. It means it can be poured in a steady stream, unlike rock or sea salt. Feebs11 Joined on Thu, Nov 23 2006 UK Veteran Member 5,015

	Osee  +  416517 Mon, 10 Sep 07 03:23 AM So since it contains extra stuff, it should be regarded not so healthy as rock or sea salt?  Feebs11 wrote: Free-running salt contains a very small amount (usually 1%) of carbonate of magnesia, which is added to the salt to keep it from caking. It means it can be poured in a steady stream, unlike rock or sea salt. Osee

	Feebs11  +  416902 Mon, 10 Sep 07 09:05 PM So long as you use only as much as is needed, it is just as healthy as any other salt. Your body needs salt to function.  1`% is a minute amount and the additive is a natural mineral which in itself is required by the body. Feebs11

	Grammar Geek  +  416932 Mon, 10 Sep 07 10:41 PM  Feebs11 wrote: Free-running salt contains a very small amount (usually 1%) of carbonate of magnesia, which is added to the salt to keep it from caking. It means it can be poured in a steady stream, unlike rock or sea salt. The things I learn here! Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,683 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random!