Derek Andrews wrote:
I just came across this article about 'seasoning' a salad bowl. In our
context it would be better to say 'oiling'. But they recommend adding
salt to the oil. Why? My best guess is that it acts as a mild abrasive,
but wondered if anyone can shed some light on this for me.

http://www.hofcraft.com/woodenbowls-howtoseason.htm


Salt will/can prevent bacterial growth.

Maybe that's it?


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Will
Occasional Techno-geek