Availability, Formulation, Labeling, and Price of Low-sodium Salt Worldwide: Environmental Scan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular salt is about 100% sodium chloride. Low-sodium salts have reduced sodium chloride content, most commonly through substitution with potassium chloride. Low-sodium salts have a potential role in reducing the population's sodium intake levels and blood pressure, but their availability in the global market is unknown.

Objective

The aim of this study is to assess the availability, formulation, labeling, and price of low-sodium salts currently available to consumers worldwide.

Methods

Low-sodium salts were identified through a systematic literature review, Google search, online shopping site searches, and inquiry of key informants. The keywords "salt substitute," "low-sodium salt," "potassium salt," "mineral salt," and "sodium reduced salt" in six officia

SUBMITTER: Yin X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8319774 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature