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Salt: Grain of Life

✍️ Laszlo, Pierre
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🏛 Columbia University Press 📅 2001 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780231121989

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An examination of salt - a substance that is a necessity for the body, a treat for the tongue, and a commodity that has shaped history. From proverbs to technical arguments, from anecdotes to tales of lore, chemist and philosopher Pierre Laszlo takes us through the kingdom of white gold.

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Pierre Laszlo offers a multifaceted examination of salt, blending technical arguments, anecdotes, and lore into an engaging study. It will not suit readers looking for immediate kitchen utility, hands-on cooking guides, or quick seasoning tips. Instead, it caters specifically to food historians, dedicated science enthusiasts, and culinary thinkers who enjoy deep dives into single-subject monographs. If you prefer narrative-driven non-fiction over instructional cookbooks, this volume belongs on your reading list.
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Pierre Laszlo offers a multifaceted examination of salt, blending technical arguments, anecdotes, and lore into an engaging study. It will not suit readers looking for immediate kitchen utility, hands-on cooking guides, or quick seasoning tips. Instead, it caters specifically to food historians, dedicated science enthusiasts, and culinary thinkers who enjoy deep dives into single-subject monographs. If you prefer narrative-driven non-fiction over instructional cookbooks, this volume belongs on your reading list.

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