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Default Kraft to cut salt in its foods

Stu wrote:
> PORTLAND, Ore. — Kraft Foods Inc. said today that it will cut the salt
> in its products that are sold in North America by an average of 10
> percent over the next two years to appeal to health-conscious
> consumers.
>
> The changes at Kraft, the largest U.S. food maker, will affect more
> than 1,000 products...
>

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> Among other companies aiming to cut sodium is ConAgra Foods Inc., the
> maker of Chef Boyardee and Hebrew National. ConAgra announced in
> October that it would will cut sodium 20 percent in the next five
> years.
>
> Campbell Soup Co. has cut the sodium in more than 100 of its products
> — including V8 juices, Prego sauces, Pepperidge Farm breads and some
> of its namesake soups — by 25 percent to 50 percent over the past four
> years. Campbell announced in December that it would cut the sodium in
> its SpaghettiOs canned pasta by up to 35 percent
>
> Associated Press March 17, 2010
>


Stu, I have been reducing my salt intake, so this is wonderful news.
Salt can be added, but you can not remove it. I bought potato chips last
week and they are too salty.


Becca