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Suggested Sodium Guidelines Confuse Consumers

New consumer research from the International Food Information Council signals knowledge gaps, consumption concerns and motivation to improve health

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

August 6, 2024

The ambiguity continues as half of Americans also do not know how much sodium they consume each day. When asked about their personal daily sodium consumption, 48% of Americans say they simply “don’t know,” while estimates vary widely for the other 52%.

New Study Finds Consumer Sentiment Toward Monosodium Glutamate is Shifting

A recent World Health Organization report shows the world will miss its 2025 sodium reduction target that sets out to reduce global sodium intake

March 29, 2023

Despite MSG's safety record validated by health organizations across the globe, the ingredient has been unfairly villainized for decades in the US, stemming from poorly conducted science and xenophobic stigma.

Sugar Concerns US Consumers More Than Sodium

Half of US consumers, 18 years and older, are trying to get less sugar in their diets compared to 36% who want to reduce their salt intake

October 26, 2021

When it comes to the Nutrition Facts label on the back of food packaging, sugar ranks at the top of what adult consumers look for on the label. Consumers look for calories after sugar on the label; 45% look for calories. Sodium ranks third, with 38% of adult consumers searching for sodium content.

Salt of the Earth: Reduce Sodium

Salt of the Earth’s clean label Mediterranean Umami ingredient helps food manufacturers cut sodium by up to 45%

July 30, 2020

Using Mediterranean Umami, a sodium-reduction ingredient, can help food manufacturers improve their Nutri-Score label. This clean-label ingredient product line, developed by Salt of the Earth, Ltd., consists of Mediterranean Umami powder and Mediterranean Umami liquid.

Formulating Low Sodium Foods

Ingredient formulations, new product and consumer trend information for reduced-sodium foods & beverages.

Malcolm Lowe

May 23, 2014

OK, here it is. I lick my finger and press it into the salt corralled into the corner of an empty pretzel bag. I do it. I do it every time.

Reducing Sodium in New Food Formulations

Research and industry trends to help you reduce costs in formulation

Malcolm Lowe

November 8, 2013

We keep hearing that we need much less sodium in our diets. Last I heard, the recommended daily intake of sodium per adult is something in the neighborhood of a teaspoon.

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