Have you ever wondered about the health implications of extra salt in your food? It is a never-ending struggle, isn’t it? You want to lower your sodium intake but you also want the optimum flavor. Well, Kirin Electric Salt Spoon comes knocking at your door as the answer. Japanese company Kirin Holdings has brought its Electric Salt Spoon – that makes your food taste saltier without actually increasing the salt intake – to CES 2025 and it is winning hearts.
According to the company, the Electronic Salt Spoon utilizes a weak electric current to distillate sodium ion molecules in your food to add umami and salt flavor to low-sodium foods. The current is passed through the tip of the battery-operated kitchenware to the tongue, magnifying the perceived saltiness of the food. Since the device can noticeably increase the saltiness of your food without adding any extra sodium, it can help people reduce their salt intake and risk of related health issues.
Excess sodium consumption is linked to increased high blood pressure, strokes, and other health conditions. In Japan, the salt intake of an adult on average is about 10g every day, which is double the WHO recommended amount.
The spoon weighs 60g (about 2 oz) and runs on a rechargeable lithium battery. What’s better is that users can choose the desired intensity from four different levels. You just turn the power on with the switch on the handle, select the preferred intensity, and use it as a regular spoon. You can use this smart tableware for soups with a lot of ingredients, curry, fried rice, ramen noodles, and other savory meals.
The Electronic Salt Spoon went on sale in Japan in 2024 as a limited edition and did quite well. Kirin now hopes to launch this unique piece of cutlery globally.
The spoon was co-developed with Meiji University professor Homei Miyashita, who first exhibited the taste-enhancing effect in prototype electric chopsticks using currents. The tableware was also awarded the CES Innovation Awards 2025 in Digital Health and Accessibility & Age Tech.
Via: TechCrunch
