Salt in your coffee?
Here's why science says it's worth a try
Coffee drinkers are adding a tiny spoon of salt to their coffee in order to improve its flavour.
Despite how strange it may sound, science supports the trend.
According to a 1995 study, salt has a great ability to reduce bitterness in a variety of foods, including coffee.
The study says the genuine bitterness of the coffee is produced during the latter stages of roasting.
According to Science Alert, the salt receptor detects high quantities of sodium chloride at low concentrations.
While sugar can only slightly conceal it, salt fully neutralises it.
Salt mixed with other flavours can create an unpleasant taste, but it can also enhance our ability to taste sour and bitter flavours.
While salt shouldn’t be added to every cup of coffee, it can help to mellow the overall flavour if the coffee is particularly bitter.
Vietnam is one of the countries where salt is frequently added to coffee to improve its flavour.
Adding some salted cheese or pork is a Swedish Arctic coffee custom.
Salt enhances the central nervous system performance, better muscle relaxation response, and improved metabolic function.
Along with making your coffee taste better, salt also makes the (stale) water better.
Additionally, if the coffee is too bitter, salt might be a good substitute for sugar if you need to cut your table sugar intake.
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