On Mar 18, 12:49*pm, Becca > wrote:
> 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.
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I wonder how much a company can reduce the sodium before the taste of
the item is affected? I'lll bet it's more than we think.