Question

what are the usage of basic salts

Answer 1

• 【Antioxidant】

to prevent discoloration of food

(0.5% saline).

(Example) Preventing「apple」discoloration.

• 【Preservative】

Defusing water by spreading salt over food.

(Example) Mackerel in vinegared dressing=water comes off of mackerel after spreading salt. The process takes the fishy smell and tightens the meat of the fish.

• 【Antiseptic】

Salt draws water out of food, dehydrates it and prevents bacterial growth.

(Example) salted pig, salted mozuku seaweed.