Japan researchers develop electric chopsticks to enhance salty taste

An employee of Kirin Holdings demonstrates chopsticks that can enhance food taste using an electrical stimulation waveform.  [Reuters]

Japanese researchers have developed computerised chopsticks that enhance salty tastes, potentially helping those who need to reduce sodium in their diets.

Co-developed by Meiji University professor Homei Miyashita and beverage maker Kirin Holdings, the chopsticks enhance tastes using electrical stimulation and a mini-computer worn on a wristband.