Doctors believe that hypertension is related to the high sodium consumption of many Americans, and they, along with nutritionists, emphasize the preventive strategy of lower sodium intake throughout life. Increasing evidence links hypertension to low levels of calcium and to other nutrients. Obesity is also a major factor in hypertension. Those mile-high, tasty biscuits you purchase contain more sodium than if you were to prepare them in your own kitchen. The restaurant biscuit has over twice the sodium of the homemade version, even when both are the same size.
Table salt adds flavor to the biscuits.
Foods prepared without salt often taste bland unless other spices are used. Since biscuits do not contain spices, the salt is an important flavoring element. Leavening agents aid in the rising of the biscuit. The chart above lists the sodium content of many breakfast foods. Notice the difference processing makes in sodium content of hot cereal.