Cryptic crossword clue
Maybe a little salt, holding back in fast food 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GRATIN

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The straight part
We know that "food" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case food = gratin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GRATIN mean?

GRATIN noun
  1. The top crust of a dish, consisting of breadcrumbs or grated cheese heated under a grill; the dish itself.

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