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The Salt Wars
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Aug 23, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Salt is a magical substance. It reduces bitterness, enhances sweetness, boosts flavor, and preserves perishable foods. Without it, we would die: the human body can’t make sodium, but our nerves and muscles don’t work without it. It was considered rare until quite recently, so it’s hardly surprising that, throughout history, salt has been the engine …More →
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Released:
Aug 23, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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