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Recent Examples of saltiness
Kroger Golden Rounds Our editors liked the texture and saltiness of Kroger's Golden Rounds, but not necessarily the flavor.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The cheese blend adds a little saltiness that balances with the crispy crust and touch of sauce.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
However Frankensteinian the shumai, the seasoning of the filling is finely tuned, with a hit of dusky white pepper to nicely complicate the saltiness.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Its flavor is rich and oily, with some distinct saltiness, says Swan.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
The nut butter adds a hint of saltiness and protein, making the snack more filling and blood sugar-friendly.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Jan. 2026
The cheesecakes are creamy without being too heavy, and the fillings balance nicely with the saltiness and crunch of the graham cracker crust.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
While a decline in animal and plant species cannot be directly tied to saltiness alone, native plants and all sorts of water-loving animals are impacted by saltier-than-natural conditions around the world.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Salty chips and sour candies Your perception of saltiness and sourness happens a little differently.
—Linda Bartoshuk, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The cheese blend adds a little saltiness that balances with the crispy crust and touch of sauce.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
However Frankensteinian the shumai, the seasoning of the filling is finely tuned, with a hit of dusky white pepper to nicely complicate the saltiness.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Its flavor is rich and oily, with some distinct saltiness, says Swan.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
The nut butter adds a hint of saltiness and protein, making the snack more filling and blood sugar-friendly.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Jan. 2026
The cheesecakes are creamy without being too heavy, and the fillings balance nicely with the saltiness and crunch of the graham cracker crust.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
While a decline in animal and plant species cannot be directly tied to saltiness alone, native plants and all sorts of water-loving animals are impacted by saltier-than-natural conditions around the world.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Salty chips and sour candies Your perception of saltiness and sourness happens a little differently.
—Linda Bartoshuk, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Saltiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltiness. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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