2006-07-30 16:54:21 · 5 answers · asked by hvpl 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
the alkalinity of the salt negates the tartness of the acid and allows the sugar to tasted more fully...
2006-07-30 16:59:35 · answer #1 · answered by R J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An alkaline is a base, and salt is not a base. Baking soda is a base.
The only fruits that are acidic are citrus fruits, like lemons and oranges. They have citric acid. Put baking soda on a lemon and see what happens (don't eat it).
Salt, regardless of the acidity of the fruit, promotes osmosis. It pulls the water out of the fruit, and with that water comes the fructose, or sugar.
2006-07-30 17:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It only tastes relatively sweeter. I doubt the salt is on it long enough to cause it to be juicier than w/o the salt. Most ppl salt each bite right before they eat it!
2006-08-07 16:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salt enhances any flavor by stimulating the taste buds.
2006-07-30 16:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the salt is tricking your brain. I think it's some sort of communist plot.
2006-07-30 17:10:53 · answer #5 · answered by KingCucamonga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋