Reducing Sodium in Foods: The Effect on Flavor

Sodium is an essential micronutrient and, via salt taste, appetitive. High consumption of sodium is, however, related to negative health effects such as hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and stroke. In industrialized countries, about 75% of sodium in the diet comes from manufactured foods and fo...

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Main Authors: Djin Gie Liem, Russell S. J. Keast, Fatemeh Miremadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-06-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/3/6/694/