Electric Salt Spoon Quiz

Innovative Electric Salt Spoon

• A battery-powered spoon, called the Electric Salt Spoon, is now available in Japan to help reduce salt intake.
• The spoon was created by researchers from Tokyo's Meiji University and the Japanese drinks company Kirin.

How it Works

• The Electric Salt Spoon sends a weak electric current to the tongue, making salt taste up to 1.5 times stronger.
• The current is too weak to be felt, allowing users to sense a salty taste with less salt.

Health Concerns

• Excessive salt consumption can lead to cardiovascular diseases, such as high blood pressure, strokes, and heart problems.
• The World Health Organization recommends a daily salt intake of less than 5 grams.

Salt Consumption in Japan

• The average person in Japan consumes around 10.1g of salt per day, higher than the average of 8.5g for Americans.
• Japan has a food culture that tends to favor salty tastes.

Availability and Cost

• The Electric Salt Spoon costs 19,800 yen (around $99).
• Kirin hopes to sell a million of them over the next five years.

Future Developments

• The spoon's developer has also created electric chopsticks, which will go on sale next year.