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Recent Examples of saltiness
However Frankensteinian the shumai, the seasoning of the filling is finely tuned, with a hit of dusky white pepper to nicely complicate the saltiness.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
This chip also had a balanced saltiness and solid corn flavor according to the editors.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 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
Changing the salinity or saltiness of water can come with negative impacts.
—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
Made in Bulgaria, France, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Romania and Italy, as well as Greece and America, products vary in texture as well as saltiness and tartness.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
This chip also had a balanced saltiness and solid corn flavor according to the editors.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 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
Changing the salinity or saltiness of water can come with negative impacts.
—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
Made in Bulgaria, France, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Romania and Italy, as well as Greece and America, products vary in texture as well as saltiness and tartness.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Saltiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltiness. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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