CES is an opportunity for many tech companies to stand out with new, offbeat or explosive innovations. This is the case of the Japanese Kirin Holdings, known for its beers and soups, which presented its Erekisoruto Spoon at CES Unveiled, a new type of electric spoon that limits salt consumption. by intensifying the taste using electrical stimuli. If we had already mentioned this technological innovation on The Digitalswe never had the opportunity to test it.
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Concretely, the spoon sends a slight electric current which concentrates the ions of the salt molecules on the tongue, which amplifies the salty flavor even though the food or dish consumed is not salty. This therefore allows you to enjoy “saltier” dishes without (re)adding the slightest grain of salt. Demonstrations were available on the Japanese company's stand and unanimously, the perception of salinity was felt in a soup served lukewarm. A successful bet for the brand.
The Erekisoruto Spoon is battery operated and can be used almost like a normal spoon. “Almost” because it is necessary to hold it in a certain way to press the button on the handle which allows you to select the salt intensity level in four levels provided. This requires a certain helping hand, far from being innate. The manufacturer specifies that the impression of salinity may vary depending on the dish and the user.
More than a gadget, an obvious health product
In Japan, like many other countries, overconsumption of salt is a crucial subject. Excess salt can be the cause of many health problems such as high blood pressure which could cause cardiovascular diseases (heart attacks, stroke). More than a gadget, Kirin's electric spoon aims to address a public health problem by helping users reduce the amount of salt in their dishes.
However, some recommendations are to be expected and there are certain contraindications. Pacemaker wearers and pregnant women, for example, would be well advised not to get too close to it.
The product is already on sale in limited quantities in Japan for the equivalent of around €150. Worldwide marketing is expected within the year.
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