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Why Southerners Put Salt on Watermelon and Why You Should Too

Why Southerners Put Salt on Watermelon and Why You Should Too

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Why Southerners Put Salt on Watermelon and Why You Should Too

Salt watermelon is a popular treat in the South and is a tradition steeped in food science lore. The taste research proves that Na+ activates the tongue receptor, which enhances the sweet character of food and dulls the bitterness. It shifts the focus of the fruit into a new realm and makes it a more unique taste for a snack.
 

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