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Sylvia Barnekow
Snack & Baking
Director, Food Science & Application Technology
Symrise AG

Event Introduction
Snack & Baking
 · 05/08 (Day 1)
Make Snack Delicious And Fun
Healthier Snacks
10:20
Rethinking Salt: Better Taste, Less Sodium

As the healthy snacking trend gains momentum, salt reduction is quietly emerging as the next frontier in formulation innovation. Yet saltiness remains a key driver of craving and satisfaction—can snacks still deliver that bold, addictive flavor with less sodium? This session explores three core approaches—sensory enhancement, sodium alternatives, and flavor balancing—to reveal how brands can reduce sodium without compromising taste, achieving the best of both worlds: less salt, more delight.

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