Or is this a kitchen legend that needs busting?
But how much of this is kitchen lore, and how much is backed by science?
Omolo says, “Adding salt to water doesnt make it boil faster.
Credit:Rachel Johnson
At the concentrations typically used in food, it increases the boiling point.”
When salt is added, the boiling point rises by a few degrees.
The more salt added, the higher the boiling point.
This is why, for example, seawater takes longer to heat up and boil than pure water."
Does Altitude Impact Boiling Point?
Water boils faster at higher altitudes, with a boiling point of 208F instead of 212F.
