Salted White Wine

Salted white wine is a type of wine that has had salt added during its production. White wine is made from the fermented juice of non-dark-colored grape varieties. The addition of salt can alter the flavor profile and preservation qualities of the wine.

Manufacturers may add salt to white wine to enhance or modify its flavor, potentially balancing sweetness or acidity. It can also act as a mild preservative. Salted white wine is typically found in wine products themselves, and may be used as an ingredient in cooking, particularly in sauces or braised dishes.

Salted white wine contains sodium, which contributes to overall dietary salt intake. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets the Daily Value for sodium at 2,300 mg per day. Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure in some individuals. JECFA has evaluated wine and set a guideline level for sodium, but it has not set a numeric limit for salt as a direct food additive in wine.