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I am pretty sure it is the Sodium in the salt not the Chlorine.

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Salt is salty because it is composed of sodium and chloride ions that are easily dissolved in water, triggering taste buds on the tongue that are sensitive to sodium. This interaction leads to a perception of saltiness in foods.

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