eli5: Why is non-iodized salt sold?

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I usually buy the salt that says “this salt supplies iodide a necessary ingredient.” But yesterday I accidentally bought one that says “this salt does not supply iodide..” which always makes me wonder… if iodide is a necessary nutrient why would salt be sold without it.. and explicitly state that ???

Anyways, I’m basically wondering if it’s bad enough that I should go out and buy the salt that supplies iodide. I know it’s not a life or death ordeal but I’m just now beginning my ✨caring about what I put in my body✨ journey so if this salt will only give me all the bad components of salt without any good ones, I’ll go get another one.

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Iodine was added like 100 years ago to help prevent iodine deficiency related illness like goiters. If you eat a half way decent in 2024, it’s not needed. (I don’t know your case so ask your doc if you have a question here)

Also, iodine can mess up some baking, canning, and pickling recipes.

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