A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
Effect of salt reduction on consumer acceptance and sensory quality of food
Authors: Hoppu U, Hopia A, Pohjanheimo T, Rotola-Pukkila M, Mäkinen S, Pihlanto A, Sandell M
Publisher: MDPI
Publication year: 2017
Journal: Foods
Article number: E103
Volume: 6
Issue: 12
Number of pages: 12
ISSN: 2304-8158
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/foods6120103
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/27563730
Reducing salt (NaCl) intake is an important public health target. The food industry and catering services are searching for means to reduce the salt content in their products. This review focuses on options for salt reduction in foods and the sensory evaluation of salt-reduced foods. Simple salt reduction, mineral salts and flavor enhancers/modifiers (e.g., umami compounds) are common options for salt reduction. In addition, the modification of food texture and odor-taste interactions may contribute to enhanced salty taste perception. Maintaining consumer acceptance of the products is a challenge, and recent examples of the consumer perception of salt-reduced foods are presented.
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