Nu-Tek reduces salt in baked foods

US-based producer of functional ingredients Nu-Tek has developed a new product, the Nu-Tek Potassium Chloride, which can lower the amount of sodium required in baked foods by 30%.

The company carried out a study that compared Nu-Tek potassium chloride against control samples in hamburger buns of several sizes, which were sent to the University of Nebraska for sensory analysis.

The results showed no variations in texture, flavour and appearance in the buns containing Nu-Tek potassium chloride versus the control samples, even though the new product had 30% less salt content.

Moreover, Nu-Tek potassium chloride did not negatively affect the bun production.

The company claims that the cost-effectiveness and functionality sets the product, which is available globally, apart from similar methods.