New year, new spoon. At least, that’s the idea behind the Electric Salt Spoon, a flavour-enhancing, healthy-eating device that’s been showcased at CES 2025 tech exhibition in Las Vegas. Designed by Japanese drinks company Kirin Holdings, its concept is simple yet slightly bizarre (no wonder it’s been dubbed the weirdest innovation at this year’s event).
Kirin’s creation sends a small electrical current that causes sodium ions to gather on the tongue, pepping up the flavour of even the mildest mouthfuls. The spoon has four saltiness settings, which are applied via a button on its handle – a handout from the company warned: 'First-time users are recommended to start with Level 1.' Indeed, a yellow light appears when the 60g spoon is working at this low level; by the time you’ve cranked it four 4, it flashes an ominous blue.
