salt substitute
in bread.

Salt kneaded into Bread dough infuses every slice with its signature aroma. The stand-in should survive oven heat without turning bitter.

top substitutes

01

Soy Sauce

3.3
1 tsp : 1/4 tsp

Adds umami and color; reduce other liquids slightly

02

Miso

3.3
1 tsp : 1/4 tsp

Adds salt plus deep umami flavor

03

Fish Sauce

3.3
1 tsp : 1/4 tsp

Very salty and savory, best in Asian dishes

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04

Tamari

3.3
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Liquid salt plus umami; gluten-free soy sauce

05

Seaweed

3.3
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Dried kelp flakes ground; mineral saltiness

06

Coconut Aminos

3.3
2 tsp : 1 tsp

Much milder; use double for salt equivalent

07

Anchovy Paste

3.3
1/2 tsp : 1 tsp

Salty and savory; melts into sauces invisibly

08

Capers

3.3
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Briny and salty; chop fine to distribute

09

Worcestershire Sauce

3.3
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Salty-umami depth; use in marinades or stews to boost savor without using salt directly

10

Dijon Mustard

3.3
1/2 tsp : 1 tsp

Adds salt plus tang; works in dressings or rubs but leaves a mustard note

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