A great-tasting, reduced sodium ham made with Cargill’s SaltWise® sodium reduction system or with Premier™ potassium chloride. Using this solution can reduce sodium by 33 to 50 percent while providing similar taste-liking satisfaction as a Control product made with only salt.
Consumer Fit
Consumers are becoming more and more aware of their sodium intake. The Dietary Reference intake of sodium for an average U.S. adult should be less than 2,300mg1, but the average consumption is 3,400mg2. With 77 percent of the average person’s daily sodium intake coming from processed and restaurant foods3, consumers are looking for foods like this reduced sodium ham that can help them balance their sodium intake while still maintaining the great taste they demand.
Points of Differentiation
- SaltWise® sodium reduction system and Premier™ potassium chloride provide less sodium per serving versus regular ham (Control), with great taste. SaltWise® sodium reduction system and Premier™ potassium chloride are for retail and foodservice food manufacturers who want to significantly reduce sodium in applications like processed meats, cheese, prepared meals, salted snacks, soups, sauces and dressings.
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