Salty Food Without Adding Salt

Lots of options exist, especially if you want to cut down on sodium.

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Where does the saltiness come from? Almost everyone answered spontaneously salt.

The truth is striking: an array of choices exists for adding salty taste to your food beyond the usual salt sprinkle.

Here are a few options worth giving a try:

Soy sauce

Soy sauce steps onto the stage with its rich umami flair, offering a fantastic alternative to salt. It not only adds a salty taste but also brings depth and complexity to your dishes.

Give it a whirl in marinades, toss it into stir-fries, drizzle over salads, or make it your dipping delight — soy sauce is your flavor companion for elevating the deliciousness of your dishes. Its versatility makes it a go-to ingredient for enhancing the overall savoriness of your meals.

The saltiness in soy sauce is derived from the fermentation process of soybeans and wheat, during which enzymes break down proteins into amino acids. This transformation results in the production of glutamic acid, a compound responsible for the savory taste known as umami. Additionally, soy sauce contains sodium chloride (salt), which further contributes to its salty profile. The combination of these elements…