Sodium Reduction
For food manufacturers, food service providers and food retailers, sodium reduction a pressing issue for the entire industry.
Urgent Action Needed: Time to Reduce Salt in Cheese
A recent urgent report by Action on Salt (AoS) has raised the alarm on levels of sodium in British cheddar and similar hard-pressed cheeses. As...
Crunch time for sodium reduction in batters, breadings and coatings
Consumers love the crunchy, crispy texture that these coatings add to their food. Most people who purchase breaded and battered processed foods have no idea...
The Importance of Salt and the Dangers of Sodium
How much do you know about salt? Let’s take a look at this precious mineral to examine its benefits, its dangers, and some misconceptions about...
Delivering great value with lower sodium in own-brand foods
Own-brand products are enjoying more popularity than ever. The rise of big supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl mean more people are buying own-brand products. And...
Better-for-you foods need to cut sodium along with carbs and fat
The Better-for-you (BFY) food segment is the highest growth segment among health and wellness foods – with an explosion in the number of low calorie,...
Sandwich breads can make lunch twice as salty
From simple favourites like peanut butter or ham and cheese, to fancier creations like club sandwiches and panini – the sandwich is a classic convenience...
Unwrapping the high sodium of Christmas hams
Eating ham at Christmas is a tradition around the world. The indulgence of a succulent joint of glazed ham makes it a perfect celebration food.
Traditionally...
Less salt in the sizzle: healthier bacon is possible with lower sodium
The irresistible flavour of bacon has created such passion that the term “bacon mania” has been coined to describe its popularity.
The global market for bacon...
Asian-style sauces: creating bold flavours with less sodium
The demand for Asian-style sauces, including curry sauces, is growing worldwide. The trend for bolder flavours has driven new applications of these deliciously pungent sauces....
Food manufacturers are taking on the “Salty Six”
What is the Salty Six? The American Heart Association coined the term for a group of popular foods that can add high levels of sodium...