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saltiness

  • a word derived from salty.

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Freshly grated pecorino romano is another stellar choice to amp up the saltiness and nutiness of your fresh pie.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

Regular consumption of high-sodium foods can reduce sensitivity to salty flavors, leading some people to prefer stronger levels of saltiness.

From Science Daily Jun. 4, 2026

Once, in a fit of saltiness, I ask GiGi about the origin of its name, a question that flummoxes the bot.

From Slate May 10, 2026

In his rare blend, which ages for four years, umami lingers, not saltiness, and the barrels’ microorganisms lend to the complex taste.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

When it was over, I hugged my sister, who smelled like Oreos, the saltiness of tears, and hot, crying breath.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia