Re: [CH] hot chocolate... hotter than usual V8 #502

Robert Rasmussen (rrasmussen17@cox.net)
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:22:08 -0800

I believe (just a guess) that the salt takes away some of the water, leaving the
cream, there by making it a little thicker and creamier.

Rob

Cameron Begg wrote:

> Hi C-H's,
>
> Erich asked:
> >   Just out of curiosity, what does the salt do for the recipe?  If I leave it
> >out will things not mix properly???  I may just have to try this one since I
> >am a choco-holic of monumental proportions...
>
> Makes it taste creamier. Take a glass of milk. Taste it. Add a pinch
> of salt. Stir to dissolve. Taste it again. Amazing huh? How does it
> work?
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>                       Regards,               Cameron.