Table of Contents (click to expand)Taste And FlavorHow Do We Detect Salt?Why Is Salt Important? Salt enhances the flavor of food by suppressing the bitter taste and increasing the perception of the thickness of soup. It also reduces the activity of water in food, thereby concentrating the other flavors. Imagine this… After a long, tiring day, you sit down to a delicious meal of the best foods that you have personally cooked for yourself. Taking great care, you’ve cooked it to perfection and your mouth is already salivating. As you finally tuck into your dish and take the first bite, you … Continue reading How Does Salt Enhance The Flavor Of Food?