Salty Fact - Extra Salt Might Be Lurking In Your Meat

Extra salt might be lurking in your meat, even if you cook at home and are very careful. According to the USDA, about 60% of all raw meat and poultry products are injected with or soaked in a salty ­solution.

The words “enhanced,” “marinated,” “basted,” “improved,” or “brined” on the packaging can signal the presence of salt. To avoid it, opt for label wording such as “contains up to 4% retained ­water”. Or even better yet, ask your local butcher and open your line of communication with them to know exactly how the meat is handled before arriving to the store.⁠