Bell Flavors and Fragrances introduces ReduxSo: a new sodium reducing flavor technology

Bell Flavors and Fragrances has introduced a new sodium-reducing flavor technology for use in meats, snacks, condiments and soups, which it claims mimics the flavor of salt without its negative health impacts.

ReduxSo is a natural flavor system based on potassium chloride, allowing up to a 50 percent salt reduction in processed foods. It has been developed to support industry efforts to diminish salt content in the face of government and consumer health concerns.

Bell’s vice president of R&D Flavors Simon Poppelsdorf told FoodNavigator-USA.com: “Of course potassium chloride has been around for ages, but manufacturers complained about the metallic aftertaste. So that was where we started from.”

He said that the ingredient is as salty as salt, and includes flavor maskers to mitigate any negative taste impact.