Excessive intake of sodium leads to several adverse health effects, hypertension being foremost among them. Alleviating these conditions, to some extent, has been possible through the use of sodium reduction ingredients, such as mineral salts, amino acids, and yeast extracts. Versatility in its application has provided the requisite impetus to these health-promoting products. Some of the major factors driving the demand for sodium reduction ingredients include the greater emphasis on health nutrition, increasing knowledge about the detrimental effects of excessive intake of salt, improvement in taste, and increased demand for processed foods.

The consumption of bakery products in France is expected to increase, assisted by the growth in country population, development in the retail market, and stable economic growth. Moreover, manufacturers are involved in gregarious research and development to introduce new products with innovative flavors and healthy ingredients. The growth of the retail market is expected to drive the demand in the near future. Some of the major factors driving demand for SRI include the greater emphasis on health nutrition, the increasing knowledge about the detrimental effects of excessive intake of salt, improvement in taste, and increased demand for bakery products.