Methods, systems and compositions relating to using compaction to form salt granules from powdered salt compositions

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing low sodium salt granules by compacting low sodium salt in powdered form with a roller compaction machine and the low sodium salt granule product resulting from such a method. In accordance with some embodiments, the method may include feeding a low sodium salt powder composition comprising salt adhered to a carrier particle formed by a specified method into a roller compaction machine and compacting the low sodium salt powder form to form a compacted sheet or ribbon. The sheet may then be milled or otherwise broken down into durable low sodium salt granules to improve the handling, dispensing and/or other properties of the low sodium salt composition for applications in which a human applied the low sodium salt as opposed to a machine.

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