Salt turning damp in the container? Here is the right way to store it

Whatever the weather, salt clumping and sticking inside its container due to excess moisture in the kitchen is a very common problem. When it is time to add salt to a salad or soup, the salt often will not come out even after shaking the container several times. This damp, caked salt is not only hard to use, it also wastes time and spoils the mood.

But there is no need to worry about this small problem any more. A few simple things already found in the kitchen can keep salt completely dry and fresh.

The first method, effective and from the days of grandmothers, is to add 10 to 15 grains of raw rice to the salt container before filling it with salt. Rice grains have a remarkable ability to absorb moisture and immediately soak up all the extra dampness in the salt. The best part is that the rice grains are bigger than the holes in the container, so they do not fall out while shaking it.

Cloves or kidney beans can also be used. If rice is not to be used, add 4 to 5 cloves to the salt container. Cloves absorb moisture from the air very quickly and protect the salt from developing mould. Alternatively, 2 to 3 raw kidney beans can be added instead. Kidney beans are also very good at absorbing moisture, and being larger in size, they are easily visible in the salt.

The third method is to create a layer of tissue paper. After drying the salt container completely, place a small piece of tissue paper or blotting paper at the bottom before filling it with salt. Then fill it with salt. This paper absorbs moisture coming from outside or from the base before it can reach the salt.

Always use a glass or ceramic salt container, since plastic tends to accumulate moisture faster. This simple method can keep salt free of moisture.