Reducing Sodium A European Perspective
European attitudes and regulations regarding sodium in foods pose challenges for the food industry.
Research shows that consumers are actively trying to reduce the amount of salt in their diet. In a poll carried out by Research Surveys of Great Britain on behalf of the United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency (FSA, 2005a), 32% of the respondents claimed to be making a special effort to lower salt intake. Manufacturers are set to reap the rich potential rewards of this trend. This article will review current European attitudes, regulations, and responses to the low-sodium debate and challenges fo…
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