Salt

When used as a condiment or ingredient, it brightens food flavors and facilitates a balance between sweetness and acidity by decreasing the sourness of acid and increasing the sweetness of sugar.

Adding salt to water will raise the temperature at which it boils and lower the temperature at which it freezes. Salt is a terrific flavor enhancer, helping to reduce bitterness and acidity, and bringing out other flavors in the food.  Try sprinkling salt on citrus fruit, melons, tomatoes to enhance flavor.

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