# What combines with saltiness?

Saltiness pairs best with salt, soy sauce, anchovies and bacon. See all 15 ingredients that combine with saltiness, ranked from good to made for each other.

Salty foods can enhance the flavors of other foods, or they can be enjoyed on their own. Salty foods pair well with sweet foods, such as chocolate and caramel. They can also be paired with acidic foods, such as tomatoes and citrus fruits. Salty foods can also be paired with savory foods, such as meats and cheeses.

## Flavour notes

- **Taste:** salty
- **Effect:** heating
- **Tip:** Adding salt to a dish diminishes the effects of bitter, sour, and sweet.

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [salt](https://whatcombines.com/with/salt.md)
- [soy sauce](https://whatcombines.com/with/soy_sauce.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [anchovies](https://whatcombines.com/with/anchovies.md)
- [bacon](https://whatcombines.com/with/bacon.md)
- [capers](https://whatcombines.com/with/capers.md)
- [ham](https://whatcombines.com/with/ham.md)
- [olives](https://whatcombines.com/with/olives.md)
- [oysters](https://whatcombines.com/with/oysters.md)
- [pancetta](https://whatcombines.com/with/pancetta.md)
- [pickles](https://whatcombines.com/with/pickles.md)
- [preserved lemons](https://whatcombines.com/with/preserved_lemons.md)
- [prosciutto](https://whatcombines.com/with/prosciutto.md)
- [salt cod](https://whatcombines.com/with/salt_cod.md)
- [sardines](https://whatcombines.com/with/sardines.md)
- [smoked salmon](https://whatcombines.com/with/smoked_salmon.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/saltiness