Japan's electric spoons sell that make food saltier

A spoon of batteries that makes food saltier has been sold in Japan.

Luga, which is made of plastic and metal, aims to try to reduce salt intake, as researchers claim to promote healthier food.

Too much sodium intake is related to increased blood pressure and strokes, it transmitsgraphy.

In Japan, adults consume an average of about 10 grams [10 g] of salt a day - twice the recommended amount of the World Health Organization.

The salt electric spoon works by passing a weak electric current through the top of the device to concentrate sodium molecules in the tongue.

This increases the perceived food salt by one and a half times, according to Japanese producers Cyrus.

Users can choose their favorite intensity from four different levels, the company said, which is going more into healthcare from its traditional beer business. /Telegraphy/