Mushroom peptide makes salt taste 70% saltier – and it's good for you
Researchers at Gannan Medical University in China identified a peptide, ASHGEGF, from the Hypsizygus marmoreus mushroom that increases perceived saltiness by 70.59%, offering a potential way to reduce sodium in foods while maintaining flavor.
Source: Mushroom peptide makes salt taste 70% saltier – and it's good for you — New Atlas
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Topics: mushroom · salt · nutrition · science · innovation
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