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Why does salt taste so good?
Salt can be found in almost every kitchen in the world. But how did this seemingly simple ingredient become the world's favourite flavour enhancer? This week, Crowdscience sets out to uncover why these tiny crystals have...
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Why does salt taste so good? is an episode from CrowdScience by BBC. Salt can be found in almost every kitchen in the world. But how did this seemingly simple ingredient become the world's favourite flavour enhancer? This week, Crowdscience...
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Published Apr 17, 2026, 26:28 long, audio available.
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