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Natural savory flavor and solutions for salt reduction

The relation between salt, salt reduction and umami – Salt (sodium chloride) is widely use in the food industry, mainly for taste, as a functional ingredient and as a flavor enhancer.

Although the human body needs sodium to exist, Over consumption of salt can lead to increase in blood pressure which causes cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. Accordingly, governments are pushing the food industry via increased regulation to reduce the salt level in their products. There are several solutions for salt reduction:

Gradual reduction

Optimization of salt crystal size

The use of mineral salts

The use of spice combinations

The use of flavors

The use of flavor enhancers

Many of these solutions do not comply with the industry demand for taste, clean label declaration, cost and functionality.

Umami, like salt, is used in foods as a flavor enhancer. Therefore, a certain amount of salt can be reduced when using umami compounds. So it is suitable for low-salt products widely.

Yeast extract has a natural savory flavor that is comparable to stewing bouillon, It is in line with health trends sodium reduction; it is used in the manufacturing of many vegetarian foodstuffs, as it gives these a savoury flavour.

Key Features and Benefits

Profound savoury flavour and umami taste

Ideal for low-salt applications

Enhances vegetable notes

Like yeast, yeast extract is a natural ingredient used by many professionals in the food industry. Like traditional yeast, it offers high nutritional value but does not have the same purpose. Used in cooking, yeast extract can improve the taste of dishes, similar to herbs or spices. Yeast extract is 100% natural and can fit with a plant-based diet. That is why it is not considered to be an additive. Yeast extract may improve the flavor of many food products (soups, sauces, stock cubes, savory snacks, snacks, prepared dishes, sausages, etc.). Its taste value allows vegetarians and vegans to flavor their dishes without adding animal ingredients.

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Yeast Actives

Strong Umami Yeast Extract

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