Why does food taste so bland without any salt?, like is food flavorless without salt?

Question

Why does food taste so bland without any salt?, like is food flavorless without salt?

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Answer 1

Salt enhances the flavor of a food. By absorbing water, it causes the rest of the ingredients to be more concentrated, increasing the aroma and taste (the two components of flavor) of the food. Plus salt is a dedicated taste by itself.