Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (Kirin Holdings) has been recognized in two prestigious categories-Digital Health And Accessibility and age technologyAt the CES Innovation Awards 2025 for its breakthrough product, Electric salt spoon. This innovative container, designed to enhance the taste of low-sodium foods, represents a significant milestone as it is Kirin's first recognition at the CES Innovation Awards. The company will debut as an exhibitor CES 2025.
Electric salt spoons use a mild electric current Adds saltiness and umami flavor to food With low sodium content, such as soups and curries. The device, launched in May 2024, was developed in collaboration with the Miyashita Laboratory of Meiji University's Department of Frontier Media Science. The product incorporates unique electrical waveform technology, which can increase the perceived saltiness of low-sodium foods by approximately 1.5 times.
The technology behind the spoon offers A significant health benefit Enables consumers to enjoy palatable foods while reducing salt intake, an essential factor in managing conditions such as high blood pressure. In a study of 31 individuals aged 40–65 who had either experienced or were currently reducing salt intake, 29 participants reported a noticeable increase in saltiness when using the spoon.
Looking ahead, Kirin Holdings plans to expand its product reach through partnerships with businesses and local governments. The company is exploring the application of this technology in developing other types of tableware and low-sodium food solutions to support greater health and accessibility needs.
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