Definitions

Reading labels can be very confusing, so here's a quick guide to make sense of them:

Sodium Free - The product contains no more than 5 millgrams of sodium in each serving.

Very Low Sodium - The product contains no more than 35 milligrams per serving.

Low Sodium - The product contains no more than 140 milligrams per serving.

Reduced Sodium - Sodium levels have been reduced by at least 75 percent from the original product.

No Salt Added - The food processor has not added any salt. However, such a product may be naturally high in sodium.

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