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Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Nutrition Science
  • Food Technology

Background:

  • High salt intake is linked to cardiovascular and kidney diseases, hypertension, and gastric cancer.
  • Salt reduction is a key public health strategy for improving overall well-being.
  • Alternative salt solutions, including substitutes and processed herb homogenates, are explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of salt reduction on various food products.
  • To identify necessary modifications in food processing for successful salt reduction.
  • To understand the effects on sensory attributes, microbial activity, and shelf life.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of salt reduction effects on cheese, bakery, and meat products.
  • Evaluation of changes in texture, pH, taste, aroma, and shelf life.
  • Assessment of modifications needed in emulsifying salts, starter cultures, and processing techniques.

Main Results:

  • Salt reduction alters cheese texture, aroma, microbial diversity, and ripening.
  • In bakery products, reduced salt affects dough properties, gluten, yeast activity, and crumb structure.
  • Meat product quality is impacted through changes in protein solubility, water binding, and color.

Conclusions:

  • Salt reduction necessitates significant adjustments in food formulations and processing.
  • Maintaining product quality and safety requires careful modification of ingredients and cultures.
  • Strategic salt reduction can be achieved across diverse food categories with appropriate adaptations.