Think of salt uses and one thing springs to mind – seasoning. There’s no denying that salt brings out the individuality of vegetables, puts the ‘oomph’ into bland starches, deepens the flavour of desserts and develops the flavour of certain … Continue reading
Salt is not just something we consume through our diet. In fact, Salt is estimated to have over 14,000 uses and one of the vital roles it plays is in softening our water. You may have heard of the term … Continue reading
Salt (sodium chloride) is far more than simply a seasoning for our food, since it also plays a crucial role in keeping our body in healthy working order. In this blog post, we are going to highlight a number of … Continue reading
Winter has arrived in the UK and with it the ice and snow that make the roads a challenge during this chilly season. Rock Salt for Winter Road Safety Local authorities are busy gritting the roads, with rock salt from … Continue reading
As we brace ourselves for another cold snap, it’s now feeling as though winter is well and truly upon us. But with winter comes added dangers when driving – the shorter days mean we make more journeys in the dark … Continue reading
Take a look in a cookbook and you’ll find that most recipes include the simple and innocent instruction – salt to taste. Over the years we’ve all read the words a million times and without thinking twice added salt, but … Continue reading
During cold winter weather, salt gritters are a common sight on the roads in the UK. Salt is used widely to keep our roads ice free so that traffic can move freely and safely. In fact, every £1 spent on winter … Continue reading
Whether you’re training in summer heat, attempting to keep up your exercise routine while on holiday, or wondering how on earth athletes will bear up during the Olympics, exercising in heat needs to be carefully considered, because it can actually … Continue reading
Here are some old folk-law uses for salt. We haven’t tried them all, let us know if they work for you by tweeting us @saltsenseuk Keep milk fresh Want to make your milk last longer? Add a pinch of salt … Continue reading
When rain falls it contains no calcium, but as it flows through the earth and filters through rocks, it dissolves minerals and becomes harder. The amount of minerals the water picks up varies all over the country, depending on the … Continue reading
