Due to health or dietary issues—or a just conscious effort to eat better—many consumers are scrutinizing food labels for ingredients they’re trying to avoid. Gluten, trans fats, GMOs and sugar are all getting the cold shoulder from shoppers nowadays, as is sodium … sort of.
Despite plenty of research tying a high-sodium diet to high blood pressure and the risk of developing heart disease, many American still like their salty foods. A growing number of people, however, are seeking out no-sodium and lightly salted products.