We know of salt as a beloved kitchen staple. But for civilizations as early as 6050 B.C.,salt played a vital role in their way of life. According to Seasalt.com, empires used salt in barter trade while the Egyptians turned to it for their religious offerings. Moreover, data shown in ‘A History of Salt’ indicates that salt was used as a basis for population censuses and taxation, and salt monopolies were practiced in many states such as Italy and China.
Fast forward to today and we still turn to salt for its amazing uses and benefits beyond the kitchen. Here are 10 ways that demonstrate the power of salt.
