Japanese researchers have developed chopsticks that enhance salty flavors and could potentially help people who need to reduce their sodium intake in their diet. Researchers have previously made a name for themselves by developing a lie-flat television.
WITH A COMPUTERIZED CHOPPER, YOU MAY NOT NEED TO ADD SALT TO FOOD
According to the news of Reuters; Developed jointly by Meiji University professor Homei Miyashita and a beverage maker, computerized chopsticks improve taste using electrical stimulation and a minicomputer attached to a wrist band.
“INCREASE THE SALT TASTE 1.5 TIMES”
Professor Miyashita said the device uses a weak electrical current to deliver sodium ions from the food through the chopsticks to the mouth, where they create a sense of saltiness. According to Miyashita, as a result, this increases the salty taste by 1.5 times.
Salty flavors are preferred in the traditional food culture of Japan. A Japanese adult consumes about 10 grams of salt per day, which is twice the amount recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Therefore, it is underlined that salty taste enhancing chopsticks may have a special importance in Japan.
HE DEVELOPED A LIABLE TELEVISION
Miyashita and her lab are exploring various ways in which technology can interact with and stimulate human sensory experiences. An example of this was the lickable television screen. The device used 10 aroma sprays to create the flavor of a particular food.