Salt is the foundation

Author: Zhang Enlai
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Salt is the king of flavors, a taste that can stand alone and is used as the primary seasoning in cooking. Salt is also the base flavor for various composite flavors. Most dishes require a certain amount of salt first, then combined with other flavors. For example, sweet and sour dishes also need a touch of salt to enhance their aroma and taste. Sodium chloride (commonly known as salt) is the main substance that produces a salty taste. Additionally, other salty seasonings include soy sauce, sauces, salted fish, and salted meat. These are all processed products containing sodium chloride, and their salty taste still comes from sodium chloride.