Ingredient Companies Seek Sodium Reduction Solutions
In October 2021, the FDA released new voluntary guidance on sodium reduction with the overarching goal of reducing consumption by 12% over the next two-and-a-half years.
Salt (sodium chloride) is that magical ingredient that delivers flavor, structure, food safety, and food preservation benefits. However, as with all good things, there are ceilings for safe consumption, which is why the food industry has long focused on finding alternatives. In October 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released new voluntary guidance on sodium reduction in 163 categories of commercially prepared foods with the overarching goal of reducing consumption by 12% over the ne…
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