Perceived food saltiness vs actual NaCl content: an inspiration for innovation of reduced-salt foods

Hanna Johannesson, Josefin Svensson, Karin Wendin, Sara Jeager

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Abstract

A high-salt diet poses a health risk. Globally, dietarysalt intakeexceedsWHO’srecommendationof 5 g/day. In Sweden, the averageintakeapproaches11 g/day. Manufacturershavea roleto helpingconsumerslimit salt intakeby reducingthe salt content of food products.
Present research wasbasedon the pro-position that somefoodsare perceivedas saltierthanwouldbe expectedbasedon their actualsalt content. Suchfoodsmayoffer potential for new product development.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2024-Sept-10
EventEurosense 2024 - Royal Dublin Society, Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 2024-Sept-082024-Sept-11
https://www.eurosense.elsevier.com/

Conference

ConferenceEurosense 2024
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period24-09-0824-09-11
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Swedish Standard Keywords

  • Agricultural and Veterinary sciences (4)
  • Food Science (40103)

Keywords

  • saltiness
  • perception

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