Suolattomat

Suolattomat is a Finnish adjective describing foods that contain no added salt. In everyday language and on product labeling, suolattomat is used to indicate that salt has not been added during processing or preparation. The base adjective is suolaton, with the plural form suolattomat used to modify plural nouns such as tuotteet (products) or annokset (servings).

The term is commonly applied to dairy and snack products, such as suolaton voi (unsalted butter), suolattomat pähkinät (unsalted nuts), and suolattomat välipalat (unsalted snacks). It is also used for prepared foods and ingredients marketed to people seeking lower sodium intake. It is important to note that suolattomat does not necessarily mean completely salt-free; natural sodium may still be present in ingredients, and some products may allow trace amounts of salt.

Nutrition and health considerations emphasize that unsalted variants help reduce overall sodium intake, which can be important for individuals with high blood pressure or other cardiovascular risk factors. However, claims of “no added salt” or “suolatta ei lisätty suolaa” must comply with food labeling regulations, which require transparent disclosure of total sodium content per portion or per 100 grams.

In Finnish consumer contexts, suolattomat is a common labeling term alongside other sodium-related claims, supporting informed choices for those managing dietary salt.