Low-sodium salt composition
US9474297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Low-sodium salt compositions/substitutes, Modified Potassium Chlorides (MPCs) and methods of making the same. The salt compositions/substitutes preferably include NaCl, KCl and a modifier(s), preferably a cereal flour such as rice flour. A food grade acidulant is preferably included. The composition/substitute will preferably have a Na/K ratio of from about 0.1 to about 9.0, most preferably about 1.0. MPCs preferably include KCl and a modifier(s), preferably a cereal flour such as rice flour. A food grade acidulant is preferably included. The salt compositions/substitutes and MPCs are preferably made by drum drying, extrusion cooking or agglomeration procedures. The MPC is preferably blended and/or co-ground with unmodified NaCl in any desired ratio, preferably 50/50, which gives a Na/K ratio of about 1 (i.e. 20% sodium and 20% potassium), to cost-effectively provide a salt substitute without modifying the NaCl.
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