The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Saltness \Salt"ness\ (s[add]lt"n[e^]s), n. The quality or state of being salt, or impregnated with salt; salt taste; as, the saltness of sea water. In the sense of having salt content, saltiness is more commonly used. Syn: saltiness. [1913 Webster + PJC] Saltpeter