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Aqueous nonionic locust bean (0.3%, w/v) and ionic xanthan (0.1% and 0.3%, w/v) gum systems containing NaCl, or equal weights of NaCl plus KCl, or NaCl plus CaCl$\\sb2$ were also examined. $\\sp{23}$Na NMR transverse relaxation rates (R$\\sb2$, sec$\\sp{-1}$) values indicated Na$\\sp+$ was less mobile, on average, in ionic than nonionic gum systems. Ionic gums correspondingly suppressed saltiness perception compared to nonionic gums. As Na$\\sp+$ increased in both ionic and nonionic systems, R$\\sb2$ values converged and perceived saltiness equalized. At equivalent molar concentrations of added ions, $\\sp{23}$Na NMR R$\\sb2$ (sec$\\sp{-1}$) values showed an increase in average Na$\\sp+$ mobility with the addition of K$\\sp+$ or Ca$\\sp{2+}$ to the ionic gum systems. Correspondingly, salt taste increased with the addition of KCl. Enhancement of salt taste of NaCl by KCl is due, in part, to competitive binding of Na$\\sp+$ and K$\\sp+$ in a system. Maximizing saltiness in food formulas may be helped by selecting nonionic thickeners such as locust bean as opposed to ionic xanthan gum; adding calcium in the form of non-fat dry milk or whey; or adding potassium rich ingredients. ANOVA of saltiness intensity ratings typically used to study the sensory qualities of these systems did not provide as much information as MDS of paired comparison judgements and identification judgements analyzed by a newly developed DB model. MDS and DB theory have potential applications in basic science and applied research in both academic and food industry settings.","Made available in DSpace on 2011-05-07T13:37:07Z (GMT). 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