Review Article

Strategies for Reducing Salt in Meat Products

Volume: 2 Number: 3 December 31, 2024
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Strategies for Reducing Salt in Meat Products

Abstract

Meat and meat products stand as pillars of nutrition, offering essential nutrients for a balanced diet. However, the high salt content in processed meat raises concerns regarding excessive sodium intake and its associated health risks, such as hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Addressing this issue necessitates reducing salt levels in processed meats while preserving their taste and quality. This article investigates the global and Turkish trends of elevated salt consumption, particularly driven by processed food intake. Given that meat products are significant contributors to dietary salt, various strategies have emerged to mitigate salt content without compromising flavor or quality. Through a comprehensive exploration of the health impacts of salt and innovative salt reduction methods in processed meat products, this article sheds light on the critical balance between health considerations and sensory preferences. By understanding and implementing effective salt reduction strategies, stakeholders can contribute to promoting healthier dietary habits without sacrificing the enjoyment and nutritional benefits of meat products.

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Ethical Statement

The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Food Engineering

Journal Section

Review Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2024

Submission Date

June 4, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 10, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 2 Number: 3

IEEE
[1]H. Ercoşkun and F. Bayrakçeken Nişancı, “Strategies for Reducing Salt in Meat Products”, AJEAS, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 57–76, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.70988/ajeas.1495664.

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