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What is the name of the spoon that makes food taste saltier?
What is the name of the spoon that makes food taste saltier?
What is the effect of the electric current from the spoon on the tongue?
What is the effect of the electric current from the spoon on the tongue?
Why do people need to reduce their salt intake?
Why do people need to reduce their salt intake?
How much salt does the World Health Organization recommend consuming daily?
How much salt does the World Health Organization recommend consuming daily?
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What percentage of salt in the diet comes from processed foods and soy sauce?
What percentage of salt in the diet comes from processed foods and soy sauce?
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How much does the Electric Salt Spoon cost?
How much does the Electric Salt Spoon cost?
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Study Notes
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.
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A battery-powered spoon makes food taste saltier, helping people cut down on salt intake. Created by Meiji University and Kirin, it sends a weak electric current to the tongue, making salt taste stronger. Take this quiz to learn more!
