A group of researchers in Japan developed a set of electric chopsticks that they claim can enhance the taste of salt. The wristband computer has a device attached to it. Homei Miyashita, a professor at Meiji University, developed the chopsticks with food and drink maker Kirin.
The lickable TV was announced a few months ago. The idea is that people would be able to taste what they see on the screen.
If the chopsticks can help people reduce their salt intake, they seem more practical. The researchers say the chopsticks can make low-sodium foods taste better.
The traditional Japanese diet favors salty flavors. A typical Japanese adult consumes around 10 grams of salt per day, more than the World Health Organization recommends. High blood pressure and stroke are linked to high sodium intake.
It would be easier for people to opt for low-sodium options if they were made to have more saltiness. The tech has been used in spoons and tea bowls. The prototype of the chopsticks is being refined and they want to sell the product by the year 2023.
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