Abstract: A salt product comprising particles of NaCl, K/Mg-double salts and optionally KCl homogeneously distributed throughout each particle and having a molar ratio of K to Mg.gtoreq.1. The product may be obtained from an aqueous salt mixture, preferably a solution containing the desired proportion of salt ions and having a water content of 50 to 90% by weight by subjecting the aqueous salt mixture to instant drying at a temperature of 70.degree. to 200.degree. C. for a period of 1 to 60 seconds to obtain a dry product. The product is usable as a low sodium substitution for common salt in connection with the preparation of food, beverages or pharmaceutical products and/or as a preservative or water binding agent.