Chicken broth without salt

Unsalted chicken broth is a flavored liquid obtained by cooking chicken together with vegetables and spices, but without adding salt during its preparation. This broth is a fundamental liquid base in numerous cooking recipes, especially in soups, stews, rice dishes, and sauces, where the goal is to better control the sodium content or adjust the seasoning to one's own taste.

Chicken broth has its origins in the culinary tradition of various cultures around the world, being especially popular in European and Latin American cuisines. Preparing the broth without salt allows cooks greater freedom to season dishes according to their preferences, enabling more precise control over the final flavor intensity and nutritional contribution.

Regarding its properties, unsalted chicken broth is a light source of nutrients from the chicken, such as proteins, collagen, and minerals, in addition to providing hydration. As it contains no salt, it is ideal for low-sodium diets, people with hypertension, or those who wish to have a moderate salt intake. Furthermore, its mild flavor allows other ingredients to stand out in the preparations.

In the Hispanic American context, this ingredient is usually known simply as unsalted chicken broth, although in some places it is also called homemade unsalted broth or unsalted chicken base broth. The key is that it is the basic version of chicken broth, without the addition of salt, to have a neutral starting point in flavor.