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Consumer Reports also conducted a taste test with lower-salt versions of four usually high-sodium foods. Among the more popular choices: Dietz & Watson Gourmet Lite Turkey Breast (skin on), with 240 mg of sodium per 2-ounce serving, and The Silver Palate Salad Splash Balsamic Country Salad Dressing, with 15 mg in 2 tablespoons.

The full report is available in the January '09 issue or online at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org.

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