Sodium is a component of many different raw materials. Often times, we automatically associate sodium (labeled on the Nutrition Facts), as being synonymous with salt. This, however, is an incorrect assumption as there are other sources as well.

For those who are concerned about their blood pressure, it has been proven that sodium from salt (sodium chloride) is actually what directly affects blood pressure. Sodium from other sources do not nearly have as much an impact at all. In fact, sodium is a nutrient that the body needs in order to function properly and a low-sodium diet can lead to many sodium deficiency conditions as well.

Once again, however, the drive for profitability for companies requires for the use of the lowest cost ingredients in order to reap the most gains. Saltiness is one of the main taste sensations and is preferred by many consumers.

Red Chopsticks uses only the absolute minimum amount of salt to create the best textured product, while none is added to the seasoning. This is a stark difference to other leading brands on the market worldwide.

We have to use salt for creating the right texture because of the interactions between it and the gluten in the high protein wheat flour results in a springy and sumptuous noodle - a physical necessity.