Food Safety
Unilever to reduce salt in food 22 Apr 2009
The salt content in nearly all of the company's 22,000 products will be lowered, in its efforts to assist people with the daily recommended dietary intake.
Food giant Unilever stated this week that it is to reduce the salt in nearly all its 22,000 products.
Public health concerns
The company has stated that it was the first to set comprehensive salt reduction goals to boost public health.
"Unilever's aim is to reduce the salt content of its products by the end of 2010 to help people reach the daily recommended dietary intake of six grams (of) salt per person," the company statement said.
According to reports, more reduction would lower this to five grams by 2015 in line with World Health Organisation guidelines.
"Unilever is the first food company that sets worldwide goals for salt reduction across its entire product range," the company claimed.
Challenge
"The challenge lies in achieving these results without compromising on the flavour, quality and shelf life of our products," said Gaby Vreeken, Marketing vice-president.
About 75% of total salt intake comes from processed foods like bread, cheese, meat, sauces and soups.
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The company has stated that it was the first to set comprehensive salt reduction goals to boost public health.
"Unilever's aim is to reduce the salt content of its products by the end of 2010 to help people reach the daily recommended dietary intake of six grams (of) salt per person," the company statement said.
According to reports, more reduction would lower this to five grams by 2015 in line with World Health Organisation guidelines.
"Unilever is the first food company that sets worldwide goals for salt reduction across its entire product range," the company claimed.
Challenge
"The challenge lies in achieving these results without compromising on the flavour, quality and shelf life of our products," said Gaby Vreeken, Marketing vice-president.
About 75% of total salt intake comes from processed foods like bread, cheese, meat, sauces and soups.
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