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12 Salt

Salted fish is a traditional part of Cantonese style of Chinese cooking. To preserve the fish, fishermen would salt it and leave it in the sun to dry.

functions. Without salt, people became dehydrated, and their blood sugar levels were unbalanced. They couldn’t work as hard or as long without salt. They followed herds of animals, which led them to fields of salt. Eventually, these trails became trade routes upon which great cities were built. People traveled vast distances on these routes in search of salt. Salt was scarce and not easily found, which made it a prized commodity . People prized salt mostly because it preserves food. Like a sponge, salt soaks up moisture. The dryness makes it harder for bacteria and mold to grow, which helps to stop food from rotting.