We all know that too much salt isn’t great for us.

With the help of this new Japanese electric fork, you can make your food taste salty – without touching your salt shaker.

The electric fork, developed at Rekimoto Lab at the University of Tokyo, generates salty flavour by stimulating the tongue with electricity.  A major perk for people with high blood pressure, the fork, has electrodes that form an electrical current when food, tongue, and fork come into contact, providing a healthy salted-food experience.  In 3 settings, no less.

This is no gimmick:  Nakamura’s research has shown that ten out of eleven people found their food did taste saltier with the electric fork. To further prove the point, a  pop-up “No Salt Restaurant” in Tokyo offering a five-course salt-free menu was a huge hit.

If this all this sounds a little dangerous, no need to worry –  the current that powers the fork is a weak one. If you’re up for electrifying your dining experience,  the rechargeable electric fork will be showcased to the general public sometime this year.