LowSalt is an ingredient that builds upon LowSalt 50% Less sodium. It will be available in 2023, according to Dutch ingredients startup Fooditive, and will have the same sensory profile as its forerunner: it will retain the same flavor as regular salt in formulations with partial sodium reductions.
The novel Fooditive’s LowSalt will have a somewhat similar flavor but not quite the same in formulations with 100% reduction in sodium content.
LowSalt is a brand-new product category created by Fooditive that is formed by changing potassium chloride by adding citric acid and mixing it with a carrier to get a finished product that is spray-dried to achieve reduced sodium salt that is twice as salty as natural salt. Fooditive is addressing the negative impacts of salt and offers a low sodium salt substitute that is also a more environmentally friendly choice.
“We all know that regular salt is not healthy for us. It contains high amounts of sodium, which can lead to high blood pressure and other health problems. At Fooditive, we’re committed to helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle by making the right choices for you. Our LowSalt product is the perfect solution for people who want to reduce their sodium intake without feeling deprived! Unlike regular salt, our LowSalt contains 50% potassium – a mineral considered an essential health nutrient. The natural combination of sodium, potassium, and minerals in each grain makes it taste and perform just like regular salt. So whether you’re looking for a new way to spice up your food or trying to cut back on sodium while still enjoying your favorite foods, this is the perfect product for you!” according to a company’s presentation.
If Fooditive can leverage precision fermentation to develop a salt-like product, it believes the ‘saltiness’ could be as much as 200-300% the equivalent of conventional salt.
The company also expects less product will be required compared to conventional salt, but acknowledged this may have implications for salt’s other functions – such as its use as a preservative.
A source: https://www.potatobusiness.com
