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

Food tastes bland without salt because the people preparing the food aren’t using spices and herbs to make the food have more flavor by itself. I hardly ever use salt on food I’m eating (I put it on french fries, tater tots, and sometimes hash browns).

When I cook, I use black pepper, lots of other herbs and spices, and usually garlic. For meats I marinade them usually for 12-24 hours before cooking them.

The end result is meat and other dishes that have an incredible amount of flavor in them, and no need for salt.