SALT, Pepper’s Smart Attribute Library and Taxonomy, is the product content engine that powers operator friendly item data across the Pepper platform. It gives distributors access to high quality product information and provides operators with a clear and reliable shopping experience.
What is SALT?
SALT is Pepper’s centralized product attribute library built on GS1 standards. It brings together data from manufacturers, brand owners, and distributor supplied content to create one consistent source of truth for product information. When a catalog connects to Pepper, SALT automatically matches each item to the most complete and accurate data available. It includes images, nutritionals, ingredients, allergens, packaging details, GTIN level metadata, physical attributes and brand/manufacturer information
The library is continuously updated and expanded, giving distributors access to a broad and growing set of high quality product attributes.
A strong digital storefront depends on accurate and complete product content. The product library supports distributors by:
Improving product discoverability
Items become easier for operators to find when they include proper names, images, and searchable attributes.Increasing buyer confidence
Clear images, nutritionals, and allergen details help operators make informed purchasing decisions.Reducing manual content management
Automatic matching minimizes repetitive data entry and saves time for distributor teams.Ensuring consistency across all items
GS1 aligned data keeps product attributes standardized and reliable throughout the catalog.Supporting compliance and transparency
Ingredient and allergen information helps operators meet safety and regulatory expectations.
Verify Matches with the SALT Collection Explorer Tool
The SALT Collection Explorer allows distributors to review and manage their SALT product content directly within PMC.
Within this tool there are 4 tabs, each with their own functionalities:
Suggested: Accept or reject suggested SALT matches
Connected: Audit and remove connected matches
Unmatched: View items without matches and add SALT matches
Browse: Browse the SALT library to find better matches and customize certain product attributes
If no suitable match exists, custom content can be added by taking new product images and uploading them directly. Click here to learn how.
How SALT Collection Explorer Works
Tip: If you have more than 1,000 items, click “Load All Matches” to index the full list.
Accept or Reject Suggested Matches
In the Suggested tab, review the suggested matches and confirm accuracy:
Accept: The match is moved to the Connected tab
Reject: The match is moved to the Unmatched tab where new product content can be searched or added
Override: Click this to see an alternative suggestion
Bulk accept/reject: Select all or multiple items to accept or reject matches in bulk
Click into any item for a detailed view:
Filter by match confidence: Click the Confidence filter button to reveal the Confidence Threshold slider. Use the slide view results within a specific range.
Tip: Use the confidence filter to bulk accept all matches over a specific range.
Audit and Manage Connected Matches
From the Connected tab:
View items in the catalog that are connected to SALT content
Disconnect items by selecting one or multiple, and clicking Disconnect Selected
Add new information to connected match attributes (e.g. descriptions or spec sheets):
Override matches by clicking the Override button on an item's detail window:
Connect Unmatched Items
The Unmatched tab shows items with no connected or suggested match.
Click on an item's View Details button, then click Connect on the details window to search the SALT library for a match.
Search and Browse SALT Library
The Browse tab allows you to search the whole SALT library.
Search all SALT content by name or brand:
Click on an item to view details:
Note: SALT content cannot be added to an item from the Browse tab. To match SALT content with an item in your catalog, use the “Override” or “Connect” buttons, which can be found by clicking on items in the Suggested, Connected, or Unmatched tabs.
Report an Issue
There are two types of issues that can be reported through the SALT Collection Explorer:
General issues: SALT Collection Explorer problems (e.g. unable to find catalog item in the tool) .
Item-level issues: If you'd like to report a problem for a specific item.
How will the issue report be addressed?
The SALT team will follow up via email. Requests are typically acknowledged quickly, with a response within 1 business day, though timing may vary.
Reporting General Issues
If you experience any problems with SALT content or the SALT Collection Explorer tool, click the Report an Issue button in the top right corner of the tool page:
This is the view that shows after clicking the Report an Issue button.
Then:
Fill in your name.
Your email will be automatically entered. Update if needed.
If the issue involves specific items, enter their item codes separated by commas in the Item Codes box.
Click Select an issue type to select from a dropdown list:
Optional: Describe the issue in more detail in the Tell us more box. If the issue wasn't included in the previous dropdown, describe it here.
Optional: Attach a screenshot of the issue by choosing a file from your device.
Click Submit Report.
Reporting Item Level Issues
On any item in the Suggested, Connected, and Unmatched tabs, issues can be reported by:
Hovering over the item to reveal the issue button in the bottom right corner.
Clicking on the item, then selecting the Report Issue button in the item detail view.
This image is of an item from the Connected tab. The Report Issue button will show in the bottom left corner of the item details view, regardless of the tab you're in.
The Report an Issue view will automatically connect to the item code:
Then:
Fill out your name.
Your email will be automatically entered. Update if needed.
Select an issue type from the dropdown by clicking Select an issue type:
Optional: Describe the issue in more detail in the Tell us more box. If the issue wasn't included in the previous dropdown, describe it here.
Optional: Attach a screenshot of the issue by choosing a file from your device.
Click Submit Report.