Kirin's Electronic Salt Reduction Spoon A Novel Health Concept

TapTechNews May 22nd news, Kirin Brewery Company in Japan (Kirin) recently announced that its electronic salt reduction spoon has successfully entered the trial production stage. This spoon has a built-in electrified function, which is claimed to be able to concentrate sodium ion molecules on the tongue through a small current to enhance the saltiness perceived by diners, so that people can eat healthier.

It is known that this electronic salt reduction spoon is claimed to achieve an enhanced 1.5 times the saltiness perception effect, and reduces the salt consumption of diners by electrifying, and it is claimed that up to 30% of salt intake can be reduced, thereby reducing the risk of hypertension and other diseases, and is suitable for some consumers who need to maintain a low-sodium diet.

TapTechNews learned that a high-salt diet leads to hypertension and increases the risk of stroke and heart disease. In China, nearly 40% of deaths each year are caused by stroke and heart disease. China is one of the countries with the highest salt intake. The latest data shows that the salt intake of Chinese adults is 11 grams per person per day, more than twice the 5-gram upper limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Chinese Dietary Guidelines. Although this spoon seems rather bizarre in terms of technical approach, the health concept it conveys is worthy of reference.

In terms of price, this spoon will only be produced in limited quantities of 200 at the beginning, and the price is 19,800 yen (TapTechNews note: currently about 919 yuan). Kirin Brewery Company plans to start selling to markets outside of Japan next year.