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The Seasoning Tip That Might Make Or Break Your Canned Chili
By Ashlyn Frassinelli
If you're planning on adding any extra ingredients to your can of chili or even just a dash of extra spices, make sure the chili is low-sodium or no salt added.
Canned goods tend to be salty at their base; some canned chili products can have over 900 milligrams of sodium, and that's before adding any other potentially salty ingredients.
Starting with an unsalted chili gives you better control over its overall salt content as you add ingredients. Using a high-sodium chili may result in an inedible meal.
A simple way to salvage an oversalted dish is to dilute it. Adding water can wash out the flavors, so use something like unsalted stock, broth, or even a dairy product like cream.
Unsalted tomatoes can help add water content, complementary flavors, and a touch of acidity to your chili, which helps offset salty flavors.