Metal free and low metal salt substitutes containing lysine.

摘要

Compositions containing lysine, chloride ion and succinic acid in which the lysine is present in greater molar concentration than the chloride or succinic acid possess a salty flavor making them useful as table salt substitutes and flavor enhancers. Low sodium and low potassium compositions containing sodium or potassium in addition to the lysine, chloride ion and succinic acid also are disclosed.