Why do some people put salt on fruits such as canteloupe?!
That is just plain gross!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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yes I agree it tastes nasty!. Plus why add sodium, to a naturally good thing like fruit!Www@FoodAQ@Com
No, it isnt' gross!. The reason is that salt is a flavour enhancer, makes food taste stronger!. Some people add vinegar and/or black pepper to strawberries for the same reason, weird but not gross!. Don't forget that somebody's food is another person's poison :-)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Since when I was a little kid we did that!. On watermelon too!. But a small amount!.!.!.I love balsamic vinegar on fresh strawberries, some may think that is weird!.!.We also liked a scoop of vanilla icecream in the bowl of a canteloupe!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
it is the only civilized way to eat melon!. i grew up eating salt on canteloupe and other melons it taste great!.!!!!! try it sometime, you might like it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I have put salt on watermelon all my life---it enhances the flavor!. Just like putting sugar in spaghetti sauce!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
not cantalope -!.-
its watermelon!. and you only SPRINKLE some!.
the salt brings out the juices!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
its watermelon!. and you only SPRINKLE some!.
the salt brings out the juices!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Don't knock, if you haven't tried it!. It enhances the flavor!. Just close your eyes and try it, you may be surprised!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I love salt on watermelon & oranges!
I love sweet & saltyWww@FoodAQ@Com
I love sweet & saltyWww@FoodAQ@Com
They may just like the contrast in flavors or they may be trying to draw the water/liquids to the surface!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It beings out the flavor, salt is a flavor enhancer!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well, it's because it gives it a salty flavor which is good!. Don't knock it until you try it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes it is gross, I'm not a salt person, my husband salts his beer WTH is up with that!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Try watermelon with salty cheeseWww@FoodAQ@Com
It enhances the taste!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Have you ever tried it!? You never know, you might like it!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com