Seeking new technologies to minimize salt perception in beverages containing electrolytes

We are seeking new technologies to minimize salt perception in beverages containing electrolytes. New technologies may include the following:

· Taste advantaged salts, other mineral ingredients, or blends that can mask/balance saltiness

· Encapsulation/plating technologies to reduce saltiness perception

· Ion exchange/ion binding to remove salty tasting anions

· Salt receptor blockers

Solution Requirements:

Must-Haves

• Clear appearance
• No impact on flavor (undetectable when tasted in water)
• unacidified, unsweetened (no declaration of acidulants, sweeteners)
• Proof of concept

Nice-to-Haves

• GRAS approval

Past work and Out of Scope List:

• Flavor based masking agents and modifiers were previously evaluated but worth revisiting
• Salt sources that were screened that did not meet sensory goals:
  • Sodium Citrate
  • Sodium Gluconate
  • Sodium Bicarbonate
  • Potassium Citrate

We are open to a range of collaboration types, but proof of concept is required.