Production of Low-sodium Foods

A diet with reduced common salt (NaCl) is generally called low-sodium. To ensure a balanced, mineral-rich diet, it is necessary for our bodies to take in minerals such as potassium and magnesium, in addition to sodium.

One possibility for taking in potassium within daily nutrition is to substitute potassium chloride for common salt. Some examples of everyday foodstuffs that use potassium as an alternative to sodium are instant soups, salty snacks and isotonic drinks.