What changes when you put salt on watermelon?
Putting salt on watermelon is going viral and becoming more and more famous in the South.
Aside from being sweet, watermelon, especially ones that aren’t quite ripe or aren’t very good, has a hint of bitterness and sourness that can be tasted behind all the sweetness. There is a natural way for salt to cut through those bitter notes, making the sweetness stand out more and become the main flavor of each bite.
Salt can do this to more than just watermelon. Some naturally bitter foods, like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and kale, are often salted very much to help balance out the sourness and bring out the flavors that are really appealing.
Oranges and berries like grapefruit and cranberries are examples of foods that are very bitter alongside their sweetness. The sweetness of these foods is already very good, and adding salt makes it even better.
Adding salt to watermelon is another good way to improve its structure. They put a little salt on top of the fruit that is high in water to get all the liquid to the top. With this, you can be sure that every bite will be fresh and tasty. Some people like to salt their watermelon slices, wait a few minutes, and then eat them to give this process time to start.
