September Salt

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First Aid Kit, Manual & CONSECRATED OIL
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Compass
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Food Storage Goal

Salt

Challenge

Take the time to reevaluate your preparedness plan. Have you let things slip this summer? Is it time to get back on track? What can you do to have a big bite out of preparedness by the end of the year?

September Tips For Success

Recommended amounts to store: 5 pounds per person.

Storage tips

Storage life for salt in indefinite. So long as you do not let it get contaminated with dirt ot whatever, it will never go bad. Over time, iodized salt may turn yellow, but this is harmless and may still be used. Salt will absorb moisture if it is not sealed in an airtight container. If it does absorb moisture and cakes up, it can be dried in the oven and then broken up with no harm done.

Uses for Salt

Salt may be used for the drying to increase the storage time of some foods, such as fish. Salt and water brines may be used to prevent the growth of spoilage organisms in some foods. Excess salt may be washed away before the food is used.

Other not so common uses for salt

Salt and cold water to remove bloodstains. Sprinkle salt on a spilled raw egg to make clean up easier. Salt sprinkled in crack on driveway can help prevent weeds from growing through. Salt is deadly on garden slugs. Salt can be used as a gentle abrasive to clean sinks and counter tops. Salt is an excellent suds reducer. If you have put to much detergent in either the dishwasher or washing machine, sprinkle in the salt and watch the suds instantly disappear.

Different kinds of salt

Table Salt is the most common type of salt. It comes in two varieties: Iodized and non-iodized. There is an ingredient added to it to absorb moisture so it won’t cake up in damp weather. This non-caking agent does not dissolve in water and can cause cloudiness in whatever solution it is used in if a large amount is used. In canning it won’t cause a problem since there is very little per jar. For pickling, though, it would be noticeable.
If you are storing salt for this purpose, you should choose CANNING SALT. This is pure salt. It can usually be found in the canning supplies section of most stores. It is generally about the same grain size as table salt.
Rock Salt comes in large chunky crystals ans is intended for use in making Ice cream. It has also been used in icing down watermelons. Rock Salt is not generally labeled as “food grade”, so it is best not to use it for this purpose. Rock Salt has also been useful in melting the ice on your sidewalks in the winter.

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