Tekcapital plc Acquisition of salt reduction technology patent (3118A)
06 Juin 2016 - 12:45PM
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RNS Number : 3118A
Tekcapital plc
06 June 2016
Tekcapital plc
("Tekcapital")
Acquisition of salt reduction technology patent
Low-sodium technology aims to reduce salt by up to 50% in
surface applications
Tekcapital plc (AIM: TEK), an international provider of
technology and intellectual property services, announces that it
has acquired US patent #8,900,650 B1 for low-sodium salt
compositions, which has the potential to enable the
commercialisation of a 1:1 replacement for regular salt in a
variety of applications including table top, dry snacks such as
chips and crisps, popcorn, cereals, and other dry surface
applications that have salt in spice mixes.
Technology Background
Regular salt is not readily soluble in saliva because of its
high density and large particles size. When regular salt particles
are sprinkled on foods for immediate consumption or during further
processing, they provide low- intensity and long-lasting spotty
salty tastes. The newly acquired technology delivers an improved
dissolution providing equally salty taste as a table-top salt with
lower salt concentrations.
The directors of Tekcapital believe the patented technology is a
novel and safe low-sodium salt solution without using salt
substitutes. This innovative nano particle sodium salt does not
contain substitutes like calcium, potassium or magnesium salts
which can impart the bitter taste typical of most low-sodium salt
products. Nano particles dissolve faster and are perceived faster
by the consumer thereby allowing for the reduction of the
concentration of salt in dry snacks where salt and spices are
applied to the surface. The intended result of a commercialised
version of this technology would be a sodium reduction of up to 50%
depending on the food it is applied to.
Key features of a commercialised version of this salt
preparation would include: ability to be co-blended with spices,
flavours, colours and flow agents; increasing salt dispersion while
enhancing salt sensation in the mouth; and stability in all topical
applications while imparting increased shelf life.
Key benefits of a commercialised version of this salt
preparation would include: lower sodium to improve health without
sacrificing taste or flavour; helping to meet USDA (US Department
of Agriculture) recommended daily allowance recommendations to
reduce sodium; and the ability to customise particle size for
flexibility in topical coatings.
Industry potential
Food companies are reviewing their global portfolios to reduce
sodium in their products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) recently proposed guidelines to reduce sodium consumption by
over 30% in the next 10 years.(1) According to experts, on average
an adult consumes almost 50% more sodium than recommended. Excess
sodium could raise blood pressure and is a leading risk factor
linked to cardiovascular disease. According to Reuters, roughly 70%
of the salt found in diets originate from prepared and processed
food, like snack foods and cereals.(2) The FDA has established
proposed targets for approximately 150 food product categories that
the agency said contribute meaningfully to the amount of sodium in
the diet.(3)
Recently, Mars Food has stated that it aims to reduce sodium in
its products by 20% in the next five years and Nestlé S.A. voiced
its support for the FDA's sodium reduction efforts.(4)
Tekcapital has acquired this patent in order to seek, with
industry partners, to commercialise the technology. Over the next
few weeks Tekcapital will be conducting a taste test of this new
product for a leading global food company.
Commenting on the patent acquisition, Dr. Clifford M. Gross,
Executive Chairman of Tekcapital,
said: "We are excited to have acquired the patent to this novel
technology aimed at reducing salt intake in snack foods consumers
enjoy without sacrificing the salty taste."
For further information, please contact:
Tekcapital Plc +1 305 200 3450
Clifford M. Gross info@tekcapital.com
Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated
Adviser & Joint Broker) +44 (0)20 3328 5656
Jeremy Porter / Alex Brearley
Optiva Securities Limited (Joint +44 (0) 20 3137
Broker) 1904
Jeremy King / Vishal Balasingham jeremy.king@optivasecurities.com
+44 (0) 20 7933
Walbrook PR Ltd 8780
Paul Cornelius / Paul McManus
/ Helen Cresswell tekcapital@walbrookpr.com
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Cited References
1. https://next.ft.com/content/91bd78b2-280c-11e6-8b18-91555f2f4fde
2.
http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/41251/20160603/new-guidelines-aim-reduce-salt-packaged-food-restaurants.htm
3.
http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/-/media/ImagesNew/FoodBusinessNews/Features-2016/6/FDASodiumReduction2_NEW.jpg?la=en
4.
http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/news_home/Regulatory_News/2016/06/FDA_issues_sodium_reduction_gu.aspx?ID=%7B136739EA-B31F-4AAC-BCFC-E5024D07213A%7D
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