Does a loaf of bread contain salt?
                                
                                
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                                According to a study on packaged sliced bread, the average salt content was 0.9g per 100g, highlighting that most processed loaves contain significant amounts of sodium. But does a loaf of bread contain salt for a purpose beyond flavor, and are there exceptions to this rule? This deep dive explains why it's a vital ingredient for bakers.