Why innovations in low-sodium foods are still in their infancy despite a centuries-old journey

Educating consumers on the health benefits of reduced sodium intake while delivering on flavour expectations is paramount in shaping future culinary landscapes. MicroSalt Inc traces the journey that has led to this point and discusses why it is so important.

The connection between nutrition and the human body has undergone significant evolution throughout history. Awareness regarding the relationship between salt consumption and hypertension traces back many centuries, with early mentions found in texts like the Huang Ti Nei Ching Su Wen (≈2600 BC), as well as references in Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt.

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