Optimize taste, functionality and nutrition while meeting evolving sodium reduction demands.
Today's consumers are increasingly mindful of sodium intake, while continuing to expect great taste and product quality. At the same time, manufacturers must balance functionality, label-friendliness, product performance and differentiation.
Meeting those expectations requires salt solutions designed specifically for food applications. That’s where Cargill’s solutions come in.
Specialized in food. Specialized in salt.
Salt may be a simple ingredient, but its impact on flavor, texture, preservation, processing and product performance is anything but simple.
At Cargill, our salt solutions are purposefully designed for food. Combining decades of food expertise, application knowledge and technical support, we help manufacturers find solutions tailored to their specific needs. Supported by a global supply chain and strong distribution network, we help ensure a reliable supply of the right salt solution when and where you need it.
Salt delivers much more than taste
- Food preservative
- Color enhancer
- Texture enhancer
- Flavor enhancer
- Binder
- Protein modifier
Let's find the right salt solution for your application
Whether looking to improve functionality, support sodium reduction targets or create premium product experiences, we offer a broad portfolio of solutions backed by application expertise.
Specialty salts
Various solutions to address customer needs such as functionality, labeling, premiumization or packaging claim requirements.
Sodium reduction solutions
Potential solutions to help with sodium reduction, including Alberger® Salt, potassium chloride, and FlakeSelect® technologies.
Vacuum salts
Food grade, granular, white crystalline sodium chloride for use in food-processing applications such as bread, cheese and meat.
Helping manufacturers achieve sodium reduction goals
Many manufacturers are exploring ways to reduce sodium while maintaining taste, functionality and consumer acceptance.
Cargill offers a range of potential solutions to help support sodium reduction goals while delivering performance in food applications.
Our sensory research has shown:
- Up to 30-40% sodium reduction in potato chips.
- Up to 50% sodium reduction in bread and ketchup.
For further optimization, customers can leverage Cargill's broader portfolio of sweeteners, texturizers, oils, fats and other ingredient solutions.
The Alberger® salt advantage
Its unique crystal shape makes all the difference in delivering great taste, performance and sodium reduction in application. Compared to granulated salt, Alberger® salt provides:
Exceptional adherence
Less waste means less salt is needed to achieve your desired flavor profile.
Improved solubility
Dissolves rapidly for a faster flavor release & increased saltiness perception.
Superior blendability
Mixes uniformly for improved process efficiency & consistent distribution.
Salt made for food: Applications
Designed for a wide range of food and beverage categories, including:
- Snacks
- Bakery
- Culinary
- Meat & poultry
- Dairy
Discover more at Fi Europe 2026
Explore two prototype concepts featuring Cargill salt solutions:
- Reduced sodium, full taste chips (with Alberger® Salt)
- Tangy BBQ balance (with FlakeSelect®)