Healthier Products, Uncompromised Taste: Advanced Sugar and Salt Reduction Solutions

A powerful convergence of regulatory pressure and consumer demand has placed sugar and sodium reduction at the top of the food industry's agenda. This is not a fleeting trend, but a fundamental market shift. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends adults consume less than 2,000 mg of sodium (equivalent to 5 grams of salt) per day, yet the global average is more than double that at 4,310 mg. This excess is associated with an estimated 1.89 million deaths annually.  
In response, governments are taking decisive action. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is guiding the industry through a phased reduction strategy, with initial targets aiming to lower average sodium intake from 3,400 mg to 3,000 mg per day, with further reductions planned. Parallel efforts, like the National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative (NSSRI), have established voluntary sugar reduction targets for 15 food and beverage categories. Achieving these goals could prevent millions of cardiovascular events and diabetes cases, saving over $160 billion in lifetime healthcare costs.  
This regulatory push is amplified by a powerful consumer-led movement. Today's shoppers are actively seeking healthier, "clean label" products and scrutinizing ingredient lists to avoid excess sugar and salt. For food manufacturers, strategic reformulation is no longer just about compliance—it is a critical opportunity for innovation, market leadership, and sustainable growth.

Mouthfeel & Body Enhancers, including specialized fiber-based ingredients, are designed to restore the rich, full-bodied texture lost in reduced-sugar formulations, ensuring a satisfying consumer experience.

High-intensity sweeteners like stevia can leave a bitter or metallic aftertaste. Our specialized masking agents neutralize these off-notes, delivering a clean, sugar-like sweetness profile.

Sugar also acts as a flavor carrier. Our sweetness modulators work synergistically with other flavors in the formulation to ensure a balanced and impactful taste experience from start to finish.

Every reformulation project is unique. The success of your product depends on a solution tailored to your specific product, process, and labeling requirements. We invite you to partner with Ruikelai's dedicated technical team. Let's move beyond simple ingredient substitution and co-develop a custom solution that meets your health targets and exceeds your consumers' expectations.