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Shaggy Ink Cap Peptide Enhances Saltiness by 17%

Shaggy Ink Cap Peptide Enhances Saltiness by 17%

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What they found

A Coprinus comatus peptide, GDNVGF, enhanced saltiness by 17%, a possible low-sodium salt substitute.

A Coprinus comatus peptide, GDNVGF, enhanced saltiness by 17%, a possible low-sodium salt substitute.

The number

enhanced saltiness by 17%

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – chemical analysis

Lab – chemical analysis

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Coprinus comatus

Coprinus comatus

Compound

GDNVGF

GDNVGF

Published in

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

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Section

GROWING GOURMET

GROWING GOURMET

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Salt Substitute

Salt Substitute

Coprinus comatus is spotlighted for its potential as a low-sodium salt substitute thanks to a peptide called GDNVGF that enhanced saltiness by 17%. While thermal treatments and Maillard reactions slightly reduced the saltiness effect, the umami flavor remained strong, which is a promising solution for healthier seasoning.

Coprinus comatus is spotlighted for its potential as a low-sodium salt substitute thanks to a peptide called GDNVGF that enhanced saltiness by 17%. While thermal treatments and Maillard reactions slightly reduced the saltiness effect, the umami flavor remained strong, which is a promising solution for healthier seasoning.

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