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What is the saltiness that feels delicious?

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There is a guideline for the amount of salt that feels delicious! ?

What is the taste of delicious salt?

Don't you have an image that "rock salt and lake salt are natural salt, so they are delicious" and "refined salt is sodium only, so it's not delicious"?

 

We usually express the depth of seasoning by saying things like "salty" or "a little bland", but what makes food delicious is not only the type of salt, but also the degree of saltiness. We will introduce you to the guideline for saltiness and the taste of delicious salt.

What is the guideline for the amount of salt that feels delicious?

Many people think that taste is a matter of personal taste, and that each person has their own taste, but in fact, there is a guideline for the amount of salt that makes it delicious.

 

◆light taste

For soups, rice balls, somen noodles, etc., the salt concentration should be 0.6%, and for miso soup, the salt concentration should be 0.8%.

 

◆Basic

The salt concentration in human blood is 0.9%, but for sautéed meat and fish, grilled foods, and stir-fried dishes, a slightly higher salt concentration of 1.0% is a guideline for the taste of saltiness.

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◆strong taste

Generally, simmered dishes, stews, and ramen soups that are eaten with rice are heavily seasoned, and the recommended salt concentration is 1.5%. In addition, pickles and simmered vegetables are seasoned with a stronger flavor, and a salt concentration of 2.0% is a guideline for the taste.

 

◆pretty strong flavor

Grilled fish and pickles for preservation are delicious with a salt concentration of 3.0%, which is quite strong.

What is the taste of delicious salt?

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The taste of delicious salt is determined by the balance of four mineral components. Each feature is as follows.

 

◆sodium

Sodium tastes salty. For this reason, table salt with a sodium chloride content of 99% or more sold at supermarkets and convenience stores is very salty.

 

◆magnesium

Salt that contains a lot of magnesium is characterized by moderate bitterness. Sea salt contains a lot of magnesium. The salty taste is suppressed and a complex flavor is born.

◆calcium

Salt that contains a lot of calcium has a moderate sweetness. Salt from Okinawa, which contains a lot of calcium, is said to be sweet and delicious.

 

◆potassium

Salt that contains a lot of potassium has a moderately sour taste. A small amount is said to enhance the flavor of the dish.

 

Refined salt is almost exclusively composed of sodium, but sea salt made using traditional Japanese manufacturing methods has a large proportion of minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium. Popular rock salts such as Crazy Salt and Pink Salt are characterized by variations in mineral content depending on the region where they are produced.

 

If you're looking for great tasting salt, try traditionally made sea salt.

I told you about the guideline for the amount of salt that feels delicious and the taste of delicious salt. If you are looking for salt with a sweet taste, how about using sea salt made from the seawater of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa? The salt that the islanders have finished in a pot for 3 days will be delivered directly from the workshop.

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