Adding a little salt to coffee will make it taste better, what do you think?

There is a growing movement among coffee drinkers to add a pinch of salt to their cup of joe to improve the taste. While it may sound strange, this new trend is backed by science . Experts believe that salt has the ability to reduce bitterness while actually enhancing the flavor of coffee.

Saltiness can soften or reduce bitterness, making a cup of coffee more palatable.

What did the study find?

According to a study published in the journal Chemical Senses , salt has the ability to reduce bitterness in many foods, including coffee, while enhancing their flavor.

In the experiment, scientists added different amounts of bittering agents to drinks containing different amounts of sugar and salt. Volunteers then rated their bitterness, sweetness, and flavor.

The results showed that bitterness was inhibited by salt. And bitter drinks with added salt were less bitter and sweeter than those without, according to the science news site IFLScience .

Coffee drinkers are embracing the trend of adding a pinch of salt to their cup of joe to improve the taste.

Food scientist Alton Brown (USA) also agrees. Mr. Brown voiced his support for this idea on Good Eats - an American television cooking show broadcast on the Food Network.

Dr. Anis Khalaf, a health expert in Orlando (USA), also recently said on TikTok that adding a little salt to coffee is smart. He said that drinking "too much coffee can also cause the body to lose sodium", so adding salt becomes a good idea, besides the effect of softening the bitter taste, according to the New York Post.

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