Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel NaCl salt substitute agent free of aromatic flour and comprising at least one 5?-nucleotide yeast extract, preferably containing at least 1% of 5?-nucleotides relative to the solids content of the yeast extract, and a mixture of low-sodium potassium and ammonium salts, and to the use thereof as a salting agent. It also relates to the use of 5?-nucleotide yeast extract, preferably containing at least 1% of 5?-nucleotides relative to the solids content of the yeast extract, for the off-flavour masking effects thereof and/or for enhancing the salty taste and/or for reducing the amount of low-sodium potassium and/or ammonium salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel substitute for common salt NaCl, comprising at least one yeast extract, flour of aromatic nature and a low-sodium salt, and to its use as a salting agent. The invention also relates to the use of yeast extract and of flour of aromatic nature for their masking effects on the off-flavours of low-sodium salts, in particular potassium and/or ammonium salts.