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The Salt Wars

The Salt Wars

FromGastropod


The Salt Wars

FromGastropod

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Aug 23, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Salt is a magical substance. It reduces bitterness, enhances sweetness, boosts flavor, and preserves perishable foods. Without it, we would die: the human body can’t make sodium, but our nerves and muscles don’t work without it. It was considered rare until quite recently, so it’s hardly surprising that, throughout history, salt has been the engine …More →
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Released:
Aug 23, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Food Through the Lens of Science and History