Better salt reduction solutions

Reduce salt without compromising on taste.

Salt reduction

There is considerable pressure on food manufacturers to reduce the level of salt (sodium chloride) in foods because excess salt intake has been linked to increased blood pressure, and a greater risk of heart disease and stroke.

The World Health Organization recommends that adults consume less than 5g of salt per day and Member States have agreed to reduce the global population's intake of salt by a relative 30% by 2025.

Products known to be high in salt include sauces and dressings, cured meat and fish, instant soups, seasonings, ready meals and bread. If you simply reduce the amount of salt in these foods, it has a negative impact because the salt also influences our overall perception of taste, as well as savoury flavours. 

Health and nutrition play a central role in our product portfolio. With OHLY® FLAV-R-MAX and PROVESTA® 512, you could reduce salt content by up to 50% without compromising on taste and flavour richness in a wide range of applications, such as soups, sauces, snacks, condiments or meat based foods.

Key benefits of our salt reduction solutions

  • Reduce salt by up to 50%
  • Brings out taste and flavour richness
  • Clean in taste
  • Natural

How yeast extracts can help with salt reduction

Our salt reduction products provide the naturally strong flavour of yeast and seamlessly introduce a complex and rich savoury taste so that your products still taste good even if you reduce the salt content. You're left with a product that's healthier and just as tasty.

So, whether they're sipping a soup or having a snack, consumers can enjoy a healthier meal without compromising on taste.

Discover our salt reduction products

OHLY® FLAV-R-MAX

High umami impact for effective sodium reduction and flavour modulation. 

OHLY® SAV-R-SEL

Baker’s yeast extract with a unique composition of nucleotides, peptides and amino acids. It's perfect for salt and sugar reduction applications in a wide range of foods.

PROVESTA® 512

High 5'-nucleotide level combined with natural glutamic acid – a powerful combination for savoury flavour and delicious taste. Salt reduction up to 50%.

What makes Ohly a preferred choice for food applications?

We’re experts in balancing flavour and function. Our expertise comes from our 200-year history of creating high-quality yeast products. So when you need to reduce salt, sugar or some other ingredient without compromising on taste, you can trust our experience and insight.

We’ve been leaders in yeast production for so long because we’ve always put great emphasis on research and development. From formulating yeast-based ingredients that deliver superior flavour to embracing technology to achieve greater efficiency and better results.

Those results come from having extremely high standards. And it’s testament to our quality that we’re certified by several prominent standards organisations.