Japan researchers develop electric chopsticks to enhance salty taste

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Japanese researchers have developed computerised chopsticks that enhance salty tastes, potentially helping those who need to reduce sodium in their diets.

, the chopsticks enhance tastes using electrical stimulation and a mini-computer worn on a wristband.

Miyashita and his lab have explored various ways that technology can interact with and stimulate human sensory experiences. He's also developed aThe taste-enhancing chopsticks may have particular relevance in Japan, where the traditional diet favours salty tastes. The average Japanese adult consumes about 10 grams of salt per day, double the amount recommended by the World Health Organisation.

"To prevent these diseases, we need to reduce the amount of salt we take," said Kirin researcher Ai Sato.

 

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