Is Salt Added to Smoked Salmon? Unpacking the Curing Process
                                
                                
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                                A 100-gram serving of smoked salmon can contain 600–1,200 mg of sodium, a stark contrast to the 75 mg found in fresh salmon. This significant difference in sodium level directly answers the question: Is salt added to smoked salmon, confirming it is a fundamental part of the process.