U.K. quick-service restaurants that sell fish and chips are set for a major overhaul in a bid to prevent deaths from heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. Salt shakers containing a LoSalt sodium substitute—which could reduce the amount of sodium added to meals from 2,000 milligrams to 670 milligrams—already are set to appear on counters at 200 restaurants. An average meal contains about 2,000 milligrams of sodium, with customers demanding even more salt on food than 2 years ago, a LoSalt survey of chip shop owners revealed. – Irish Mirror
Heinz Tomato Ketchup Reduced Salt and Sugar Launches in Burger King
Heinz Tomato Ketchup Reduced Salt and Sugar is now available in Burger King restaurants across the United Kingdom and Ireland as part of the launch of the chain’s new lower fat French fries. The Reduced Salt and Sugar Ketchup contains 25% less salt and 30% less sugar. – FoodBev.com
Salt Campaigners Highlight Bread Danger
Sodium is stealthily harming Australians, say health experts concerned about high amounts of sodium in foods such as breads and breakfast cereals. The main source of salt in the Australian diet is bread, according to Bruce Neal, a senior director at the George Institute. The average Australian consumes about 3,500 milligrams of sodium each day. About 75% of that sodium comes from processed foods, according to the Australian Heart Foundation, which is running a Halt Hidden Salt campaign. The George Institute is marking World Salt Awareness Week by urging people to read product nutrition labels and switch to lower salt or lower sodium alternatives. One tool Australians can use is FoodSwitch, a free mobile phone app from the Institute that suggests lower salt alternatives for groceries. Users can scan the barcode of processed foods, and the app will show green for good or red for bad as well as listing lower salt alternatives. – news.com.au