Introduction Most foods have sodium from dissolved salts, either naturally present or added in cooking or processing. Table salt known as sodium chloride (NaCl) is the most common source of sodium. It is made up of 40% sodium and 60% chloride and often used in processed and packaged foods as flavour enhancer or preservative. Other sources of sodium added in foods are monosodium glutamate (MSG), sodium nitrite, sodium saccharin, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), and sodium benzoate. The sodium content of food has implications on our health. Sodium is an essential mineral required in small amount by the body to control blood pressure and help the nerves and muscles to function properly. However, high sodium intake can cause health problems such as high blood pressure and

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