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Edible salt isn't just for eating—did you know it has so many other amazing uses?

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Release time: 2019-08-21

Summary: As we all know, table salt is an essential seasoning in Chinese cooking. It gives dishes a delicious and savory flavor. But beyond just seasoning our stir-fries, what other uses does salt have? If you’re someone who often works overtime or stays up late—and especially if you’re a coffee lover—you’ve probably found yourself accidentally spilling coffee onto your clothes at some point. Coffee stains are notoriously difficult to remove. But here’s a handy tip: You can actually use the salt you normally eat to tackle this problem! First, soak the stained area in lukewarm water. Then, evenly sprinkle salt over the spot where the coffee stain is. Use a rolling pin to gently tap the area for a bit, then add a little more salt and continue rolling the fabric with the pin. Finally, soak the garment in water for a while, and you’ll be amazed to see how the coffee stain comes right off!

　　As we all know, table salt is an essential seasoning in Chinese cooking. It makes dishes flavorful and delicious. But besides using it for stir-frying, what other uses does salt have?
　　If you’re someone who often works overtime or stays up late—and especially if you love drinking coffee—you’ve probably found yourself accidentally spilling coffee on your clothes. Coffee stains are notoriously tough to remove, but here’s a simple trick: You can actually use salt—salt that you normally eat—to tackle them! First, soak the stained area in lukewarm water. Then, evenly sprinkle salt over the spot where the coffee stain is. Use a rolling pin to gently tap the area for a bit, and then add a little more salt before continuing to roll the fabric with the rolling pin. Finally, soak the garment in water for a while, and you’ll be amazed to see that the coffee stain has completely disappeared!
　　If you love eating fruit but find that fruit stains frequently end up on your clothes, you can simply add white vinegar to the warm water you use for washing clothes—this will make it easy to remove even the toughest fruit stains.
　　Salt can also be used to eliminate bacteria in the mouth. No matter how thoroughly you brush with a regular toothbrush, some bacteria will always remain in your mouth. However, if you use a toothbrush that’s been dipped in saltwater before brushing, you’ll gradually notice that your oral breath and overall oral health improve significantly—and bad breath will also become much less noticeable!
　　The last practical use in daily life is that you can also use it to clean cutting boards. In the kitchen, cutting boards are used almost every single day. They’re not easy to clean and sometimes even develop an unpleasant odor—after all, they’re used to cut so many different foods. At times like these, you can sprinkle some salt onto the cutting board, then rub it with a lemon. You’ll immediately notice that the cutting board becomes much cleaner and completely free of any lingering odors—only the fresh, pleasant scent of lemon remains. If your cutting board has been used to slice fish, which tends to leave a strong fishy smell, simply wash it with rice-washing water mixed with salt, followed by a rinse with hot water, and the fishy odor will be gone.
　　Enamelware tends to accumulate dirt more easily than other types of cookware if used for brewing tea or over long periods, and the buildup can be hard to remove. However, if you clean enamelware with a mixture of salt and vinegar, not only will it get thoroughly cleaned, but the enamel will also regain its original luster and shine!
　　Salt can also be used in food, and you’ll find that salt leaves an impression on us that goes beyond just being very salty—it has many other ingenious uses. Not only can it be used for stir-frying, but it can also make food taste even more delicious.
　　For example, the first clever use is to drink a glass of low-concentration saltwater every morning—simply adding a tiny pinch of table salt to warm water can help cleanse your digestive tract and make your daily life healthier.
　　Salt can prevent peeled apples from turning brown and yellow, which would otherwise spoil their appearance. Saltwater has the effect of inhibiting apple oxidation because salt suppresses the activity of polyphenol oxidase, making it much harder for apples to darken naturally.
　　Eggs boiled in salted water won't crack because when proteins come into contact with salt, they quickly undergo a reaction that makes the eggshell stronger and prevents the egg white from easily leaking out. Salt can also shorten the cooking time of foods, as it raises the boiling point of water. If you're in a hurry in the morning and want a quick, healthy meal—perfect for weight loss—this is the method for you!
　　Salt can also help remove bitterness and astringency—a clever trick for getting kids to eat bitter melon, which they often dislike. After all, bitter melon is perfect for cooling the body and detoxifying it, making it an ideal summer treat. Simply soak the bitter melon in saltwater; as osmosis occurs, the liquid inside the bitter melon’s tissues will seep into the saltwater, naturally dissolving out the bitter melon’s saponins and reducing its bitterness and astringency. As a result, the bitter melon becomes much easier to enjoy. You can stir-fry it lightly or even toss it with scrambled eggs—either way works beautifully. Similarly, adding just a pinch of salt to bitter coffee can help mellow its bitterness, making it much more palatable.
　　When making cold tomato salad, adding a tiny bit of salt along with the sugar can help reduce the tomato’s sourness. This is because salt counteracts the acidity of tomatoes, making the finished cold tomato salad even more delicious. Moreover, the salt’s flavor in the cold tomato salad is virtually undetectable—instead, it simply enhances the overall texture and taste.
　　Blanching tofu and adding salt makes it less likely to crumble. High heat and salt help stabilize the surface of the tofu, thus preventing it from breaking easily. If your family loves soft, tender tofu but find it tends to fall apart when you cook it, this little trick is worth trying!

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