Natural sodium reduction and salty flavour enhancement technology
FMSi presents a natural ingredient technology that reduces sodium content by 30-50% while enhancing salty flavor profiles. Tested in products like cured meats and sauces, it utilizes herbs and spices to maintain taste and improve shelf life.
Overview
FMSi's innovative natural ingredient technology provides a breakthrough in sodium reduction while preserving the desired salty flavor in food products. Developed from a stabilized matrix of approximately 20 herbs and spices, this technology not only targets sodium reduction but also enhances flavor profiles, making it ideal for diverse applications in the food industry. The solution has been tested in commercial products such as cured meats, canned foods, sauces, and bakery items, achieving a 30-50% reduction in salt content without compromising on taste. Additionally, the use of aromatic plants and spices, rich in phenolic compounds, contributes to the antioxidant properties and improved shelf life of the products.
Technical specifications
- Natural ingredient matrix: Composed of 20 selected herbs and spices
- Sodium reduction: Achieves 30-50% reduction in salt content
- Flavor enhancement: Maintains and enhances salty flavor profiles
- Applications: Suitable for cured meats, canned foods, sauces, and bakery products
- Additional benefits: Provides antioxidant properties and extends shelf life
Technology readiness level
This technology is currently at TRL 5, indicating that it has been validated in relevant environments and is progressing towards commercial readiness. Future plans include pilot testing, optimization, scale-up, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
About FMSI
FMSI (Flavour Matrices & Sensory Ingredients) is a research-driven company based in Portugal that develops innovative, healthier ingredient alternatives for the food manufacturing industry. The company specializes in creating unique flavour matrices derived from natural plant-based sources, such as herbs, spices, and fruits. Through proprietary processes and scientific analysis, FMSI engineers replacements for additives like salt, seasonings, and colourants. Their technology is designed to enable food manufacturers to reformulate products to be more nutritious—offering lower sugar, salt, and calorie content—while maintaining or enhancing the sensory experience, including aroma, flavour, and preservative performance.
By focusing on the mastery of sensory performance, nutrition, and natural preservation, FMSI addresses the growing consumer demand for healthier, cleaner-label food products. Their solutions assist manufacturers in achieving product reformulation goals, such as natural shelf-life extension and the creation of multisensory eating experiences. The company collaborates closely with its partners to solve industry challenges, leveraging its scientific expertise in ingredient extraction and stabilization to provide sustainable, high-performance food solutions that support healthier dietary choices globally.
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