Salt?

Q & A section:
a) It adds saltiness. b) It enhances flavors.
 * 1. State 2 major roles of salt in flavoring foods.**

Addition of salts reduces the water activity available for the microbial growth. It also increases the osmotic pressure causing the cell wall to rupture. In this way, salt acts as a preservative.
 * 2. How is the salt being used to control microbial growth?**