Naturally-derived compounds having various structures elicit the perception of salty taste, enhance the perception of salty taste of a salt, or act at one or more sodium channels. Food products may include such naturally-derived compounds, which may be used to reduce the sodium content, while imparting a similar level of saltiness.
具有各种结构的天然衍生化合物可引起咸味感知、增强盐的咸味感知或作用于一个或多个
钠通道。食品中可能含有此类天然萃取化合物,可用于降低
钠含量,同时提供类似的咸味。