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Congratulations to my dear Steemian friends. In the Steem Iron Chef community, @lirvic mam has organized a great competition. Competition name: Contest: The benefits of salt. Today, we will know the benefits of salt in the competition. It was quite appealing to me to enter the tournament. Because we use various spices to enhance the taste of cooking while cooking. Spices not only enhance the taste of food, but they also have beneficial properties for health. In cooking, salt is quite important. No matter how good the food is cooked, if you do not add salt, the food will be tasteless. Salt enhances the taste of food.

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✓ What type of salt do you usually consume frequently, table salt, sea salt or another type of salt?

Cooking is not done without salt. White salt is usually used in cooking. Again, pink or black salt is used in salads or snacks or to reduce acidity. However, not only white, pink, or black, but a total of 8 types of salt are available in the market. Each salt has its special qualities and purposes. The type of salt we use often depends on taste preferences, cooking habits, dietary needs, and sometimes perceived health benefits.

I usually use iodized table salt because it is cheap, widely available, and enriched with iodine to prevent iodine deficiency. Most of the table salt available in the market is mixed with iodine, which helps protect against problems like thyroid issues. Iodine is also believed to be beneficial for good brain development in children. Several nations use it as a public health measure.

✓ What benefits do you know of salt?

Salt has several essential health, culinary, and practical benefits when used properly.

• An example of an iodine source is iodized salt.Additionally, it is crucial for our bodies. Because our body cannot produce iodine naturally. Lack of iodine can cause hypothyroidism in the body.

• Pregnant mothers need a healthy diet for their own well-being and for the healthy ,normal birth of their unborn child, where it is recommended to eat enough salt.

• Salt acts as an electrolyte in our body and maintains the balance of fluids in the body.

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• Salt controls the body's blood pressure and affects the cardiovascular system, which is related to stroke and heart attack. For individuals with low blood pressure, a diet heavy in salt can cause their blood pressure to rise.

• Not only in food, but also in relieving toothache, sores under the lips, and solving various problems in the mouth, salt water has many benefits. If your hands get sore while cooking, using salt provides some relief.

• Salt enhances the flavor of food.It sharpens and harmonizes the salty and sweet tastes.

• Food preservation relies heavily on salt. Salt prevents the growth of bacteria, which is why it is used in curing meat and making pickles.

✓ Is it easy to find salt in supermarkets in your country? What is its price on Steem?

Yes, it is very easy to get salt in our country's supermarkets. One essential element for everyday cooking is salt. Cooking without salt is unimaginable. So, not only supermarkets, this food salt is also available in general grocery stores because salt adds extra flavor to food. The market price of salt in Bangladesh is 20-30 bdt in steem price 1-2 steem for 500 grams of salt and 40-50 bdt in steem price 2-3 steem for 1 kg of salt. Salt supply is always available in our country's

✓ Do you have any special way of storing salt to preserve its properties?

Yes, there is a special way to store salt to preserve its properties.

• Salt should always be stored in a closed container made of glass, wood, or ceramic. Salt cannot be stored in plastic or metal containers.

• Keep the salt container right next to the stove, or do not open it for a long time.

• Sprinkle a few cloves in the salt container. This will keep the salt fresh for a long time.

• Iodized salt should be stored away from sunlight and air because iodine can be destroyed with exposure over time.

• An opaque or dark container is helpful for long-term storage.

✓ What trick do you use to correct excess salt in a meal?

Food flavor is enhanced by salt, but too much salt might take away from it. When cooking, try to vary the amount of salt you use most of the time. Then, if I accidentally add too much salt while cooking. In that case, the food is unfit for consumption. So, if someone cannot eat food due to high salt content in food, it will be a problem. But there are various ways to get rid of it. I don't know what trick I will use to correct excess salt in food.

• If suddenly there is too much salt in cooking, I will immediately wash and peel a potato and add it to the cooking. This excess potato will absorb the excess salt. You just need to keep this potato for about twenty minutes. The curry's excess salt will be eliminated by using this potato.

• If the curry has an excessive amount of salt, form little balls of flour and add them to the cooking. These balls will absorb the salt. However, these balls should be removed before cooking.

I have shared with you what I know about salt. I hope my friends will like it. Everyone is well, and I will be back with the next blog.

In this beautiful contest I would like to invite @ulfatulrahmah @jyoti-thelight @abi24

Thanks to all readers

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