Home / The NoSalt story

NoSalt history

The Original.
Then and now.

NoSalt Original is a sodium-free alternative to table salt made with potassium chloride. The name appears in a US trademark application filed in 1980, followed by registration in 1984.

1980: trademark application

The United States trademark application for NOSALT was filed on June 2, 1980.

1984: trademark registration

Registration followed on February 21, 1984. The registered product was described as a potassium chloride salt substitute.

NoSalt Original 11 oz canister, front view

Original in today's kitchen

NoSalt Original 11 oz is included in McCormick's current product range. Its directions cover seasoning, cooking, and baking. Consult a physician before using a salt substitute.

Using Original

Read the ingredients, compare the pack sizes, or try one of the cooking methods in our guides. Each product page includes photographs of the canister and its label.

Explore Original

History references: NOSALT trademark record and current product information.