Desalted

/diːˈsɔːltɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having had salt removed; rinsed or soaked to remove excess salt content.

Etymology

Past participle of 'desalt,' used as an adjective to describe food or substance with reduced salt content.

Kelly Says

Desalted cod became a crucial food source in medieval Europe—fish merchants would sell both salted (for long storage) and desalted (for immediate cooking) varieties at different prices.

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