Tag: Salt in cooking

According to the USDA, a standard cup of cooked, unenriched long-grain white rice contains only about 1.6 milligrams of sodium. This incredibly low figure means that a plain bowl of rice contributes a nearly negligible amount of sodium to your diet, with most sodium coming from additives during cooking or from accompanying dishes.

Adding a pinch of salt to water has been practiced for centuries, from ancient remedies to modern cooking techniques. But does putting salt in water actually help, or is it just a myth passed down through generations?