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salt reduction; low-salt
reducing salt intake or salt content, especially in food or diet; low-salt as a product descriptor
A compound of 減 (reduce) and 塩 (salt). Very common in health and food contexts in Japan, where traditional cuisine tends to be high in sodium. Frequently seen on food packaging as a product label.
Common collocations
- 減塩醤油: low-salt soy sauce
- 減塩味噌: low-salt miso
- 減塩食: low-salt diet
- 減塩生活: low-salt lifestyle
- 減塩対策: salt-reduction measures
Cultural note
Japanese dietary guidelines recommend salt reduction because traditional foods like miso soup, pickles, and soy sauce are high in sodium. Low-salt versions of these staples are widely available in supermarkets.