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Deutsch: Salzwasser / Español: Agua salada / Português: Água salgada / Français: Eau salée / Italiano: Acqua salata
Saltwater in the food context typically refers to brine or salted water used in cooking and food preparation. It serves various purposes, such as enhancing flavour, preserving food, or tenderizing ingredients. Saltwater is commonly used for brining meat, seafood preparation, and even as a cooking liquid for certain dishes like pasta or vegetables. It plays an essential role in ensuring food is seasoned evenly.
Deutsch: Salzig / Español: Salado / Português: Salgado / Français: Salé / Italiano: Salato
Salty in the food context refers to a taste sensation primarily driven by the presence of sodium chloride (table salt) in food. It is one of the five basic tastes, alongside sweet, sour, bitter, and umami, and plays a crucial role in enhancing and balancing the overall flavour profile of a dish.
Deutsch: Saluyot / Español: Saluyot / Português: Saluyot / Français: Saluyot / Italiano: Saluyot
Saluyot is a leafy green vegetable, also known as jute mallow or Corchorus olitorius, commonly used in Filipino cuisine and other Asian and African culinary traditions. It is known for its slightly bitter taste and mucilaginous (slippery or sticky) texture when cooked, similar to okra. Saluyot is highly valued for its nutritional benefits, being rich in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as iron, calcium, and antioxidants.