Cosmetic fears drive concern about sodium intake, says survey

Low-salt ready meals beat ‘the real thing’ in taste test

19-Jan-2010

Commercial lasagne produced with reduced salt levels and salt substitutes scored higher on consumer tests than the ‘normal’ salt version, says a new study from Ireland.

Salted foods may increase cancer risk: Japanese study

15-Jan-2010

Increased intake of salt may boost the risk of heart disease, while increased consumption of salted foods may increase the risk of cancer, says a new study from Japan.

Swedish salt study calls for clearer rules for food industry

14-Jan-2010

Young Swedish men are consuming twice as much salt as recommended, says a new study which increases pressure on the food industry to curb the salt content of its products.

Cosmetic fears drive concern about sodium intake, says survey

A new US survey has suggested that a large number of consumers are only concerned about salt for cosmetic rather than health reasons.

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