FlakeSelect™ Sodium Reduction System

Overview

FlakeSelect uses mechanical compaction to flatten granulated salt crystals into thin flake particles. This changes the dissolution profile: flaked particles dissolve faster on the tongue, delivering a more intense saltiness perception per milligram of sodium. This allows food manufacturers to achieve the same perceived saltiness with significantly less salt. The technology works with sodium chloride, sea salt, and potassium chloride — the latter enabling further sodium reduction by partially substituting potassium. Introduced at IFT Expo.

Technical specifications

• Technology: compacted flake technology applied to granulated salts
• Salt types: sodium chloride, sea salt, potassium chloride
• Sodium reduction: up to 50% in finished food products
• Mechanism: increased dissolution rate → stronger saltiness perception per unit sodium
• Applications: snacks (topical and incorporated), baked goods, processed foods, seasonings
• Benefit: no label change required — ingredient is still 'salt' or 'potassium chloride'

Technology readiness level

TRL 9 — commercially available sodium reduction technology with food manufacturer adoption.