Do processed and fast food contain iodine?

Here is an article I wrote that might be helpful on this topic. Especially for thyroid cancer patient on a low iodine diet. Good luck everyone and God bless.

http://www.life123.com/health/medical-conditions/hypothyroidism/more-tips-and-suggestions-for-thyroid-cancer-patie.shtml

Anon - Good question. According to the Mayo Clinic, the main reason there's so much salt in packaged foods is that salt helps prevent spoiling because it draws moisture out of food, which inhibits the growth of bacterias. Salt also kills existing bacteria that might cause spoilage.
Mayo also says that at one time salting was one of the only ways to preserve food. Although that's not the case today, salt still remains a common ingredient in many processed foods. It helps make soups more savory, reduces the dryness in crackers and pretzels, and increases sweetness in cakes and cookies. Salt also helps disguise metallic or chemical aftertastes in products such as soft drinks.
I wish you well in your quest, and hope it helps to understand why there's so much salt in our foods.
Take good care,
Pat

I am on the other side of the coin with the salt issue. I have thyroid cancer and am preparing for my radoiactive iodine treatment. I have to be on a low iodine diet for two weeks to prepare for it. So since labels do not scecify if they use iodized salt or regular salt I can't have anything at all containing salt. It is very frustrating since salt seems to be on every label I pick up. Can you belive that even corn syrup contains salt? WHY?! I would love to see a law passed for more specific labeling for salt.

It would be hard for us to answer the question that all kosher foods are made with kosher salt. I would certainly say that one could assume that this is the case but in every situation, I would say to read the ingredients to make certain.

I just searched the Internet for kosher recipes and some call for table salt. So, if you are seeking foods only made with kosher salt, I would certainly question.

I hope this helps.

Hi, I have a question. I realize that kosher salt is okay on an low iodine diet, but what about kosher foods sold in grocery stores. Are we to assume the salt content in the prepackaged kosher product is kosher salt or is that only an assumption?

Hi, I have a question. I realize that kosher salt is okay on an low iodine diet, but what about kosher foods sold in grocery stores. Are we to assume the salt content in the prepackaged kosher product is kosher salt or is that only an assumption?

You're welcome, and I'll be glad to treat myself to a yummy goodie!

I was glad to do the research. We have used sea salt for a while now and now I'm thinking I need to get back to regular, iodized salt. My mom had thyroid issues starting in her 40s and so I'm glad to be aware of this issue!