<p>It is possible to reduce the salt intake by more than a fourth by increasing the intensity of certain odours, say researchers. They have identified 14 different smells that can enhance the saltiness of food without addition of salt. <br /><br />Thierry Thomas-Danguin, research fellow at the Centre for Science of Taste and Food, University of Burgundy, France, who led the study, said: "In our study we observed an enhancement of salty taste induced by sardine odour but not with carrot odour." <br /><br />Many packaged or fast food meals have high levels of salt added to them to improve flavour and make them more attractive to consumers, the Telegraph reports. <br /><br />The Food Standard's Agency estimates that cutting salt intake to six gram per day could prevent around 20,000 premature deaths a year. Currently the average British adult eats 8.6 gram of salt a day. <br /></p>
<p>It is possible to reduce the salt intake by more than a fourth by increasing the intensity of certain odours, say researchers. They have identified 14 different smells that can enhance the saltiness of food without addition of salt. <br /><br />Thierry Thomas-Danguin, research fellow at the Centre for Science of Taste and Food, University of Burgundy, France, who led the study, said: "In our study we observed an enhancement of salty taste induced by sardine odour but not with carrot odour." <br /><br />Many packaged or fast food meals have high levels of salt added to them to improve flavour and make them more attractive to consumers, the Telegraph reports. <br /><br />The Food Standard's Agency estimates that cutting salt intake to six gram per day could prevent around 20,000 premature deaths a year. Currently the average British adult eats 8.6 gram of salt a day. <br /></p>