Salt of the Earth, Ltd., has successfully replaced monosodium glutamate (MSG) in the famous Ranch dressing with Mediterranean Umami, an all-natural sodium-reduction ingredient based on vegetable extracts and sea salt. Mediterranean Umami keeps the “craveable” flavor of Ranch dressing, without MSG, while reducing sodium at the same time.
Ranch dressing is one of the most popular salad dressings and dipping sauces in the US, yet previous efforts to get rid of MSG in this classic salad dressing and dip have been unsuccessful until now. Salt of the Earth completed multiple trials of Ranch dressing formulations—with and without Mediterranean Umami. These trials effectively demonstrated the ability to maintain the true flavor of Ranch dressing, but with 30% less sodium, and without using MSG or yeast extracts.
“We worked intensively to crack the code of MSG’s unique flavor contribution to traditional Ranch dressing formulations,” explains David Hart, Business Unit Director for Salt of the Earth. “The main challenge was to get that ‘craveable’ flavor Ranch is known for, without MSG. Mediterranean Umami is similar to MSG in its ability to boost taste, and it does give the umami flavor consumers crave.”
Salt of the Earth used this year’s IFT Expo in Chicago to demonstrate how Mediterranean Umami can reduce salt, reduce sugar, replace MSG, and boost flavor in various formulations. Product samples included a fresh salad with ranch Dressing, Patatas Bravas with BBQ sauce and a herbed cheese and vegetable wrap.
About Salt of the Earth
With innovation and quality as its driving principles, Salt of the Earth has been producing sustainable sea salt solutions for the global food industry since 1922. Salt of the Earth’s customers span more than 20 countries on five continents. The company controls and tracks sustainable salt resources and works to promote balanced salt consumption through innovative sodium reduction solutions.
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