Where's the Salt?

[Kemosabe]

how about a compound that *tastes* salty, but isnt actually salt? im sure there must be something that accomplishes that. after all, there are many compounds that taste sweet but are not sugar.

 

[EleanorR]

how about a compound that *tastes* salty, but isnt actually salt? im sure there must be something that accomplishes that. after all, there are many compounds that taste sweet but are not sugar.

Go back and read that linked article, Kemosabe. The short answer is "no, not yet -- still desperately searching."

 

[DocFab]

Thanks for the article, by the way. It basically tells us that, "the complete molecular basis of how we detect salt is unknown." I imagine scientists will have this nut cracked once the hammer officially comes down on excess sodium as a threat to human health. Wait your turn, salt, it's coming!

I agree with the poster who said to seek an answer through organically-derived juices.