News India Live, Digital Desk: Our elders have left behind some such tips which sound very strange, but when the logic behind them is understood, the light of the brain lights up. One such question often comes in people’s mind, “Why is salt applied on chopped or grated coconut?” If you have ever seen your mother or grandmother doing this and thought that it is some trick, then you are wrong. There is very solid science behind this! Come, today let us tell you the dark truth (the good one) about this ‘white salt’. 1. Keeps it FreshWhat is the biggest problem? We bring coconut, use half of it and as soon as we keep the remaining in the fridge, it either becomes slimy or starts giving off a strange smell. This is where salt comes in handy! Salt is a natural preservative. When you rub a little salt on a piece of coconut or grated coconut, it controls excess moisture. outcome? Your coconut remains fresh for a long time and does not spoil quickly.2. ‘Blast’ of taste Have you ever noticed why a pinch of salt is added to every sweet thing? So that the sweetness comes out. Coconut has its own natural sweetness. When it is lightly salted, its flavor becomes even more powerful. Whether you make its chutney, add it to vegetables or eat it as a snack, the taste is completely balanced and spicy. 3. The texture remains smooth. If you keep grated coconut in the refrigerator, it often sticks together and forms a lump. Isn’t it? Just sprinkle a little salt on it and mix it. The grains of salt do not allow the coconut fibers to stick together. Whenever you take it out of the box, it will come out fresh, ready to use!4. Good for Digestion: Raw coconut is sometimes heavy to digest and can cause heaviness in the stomach. Our ancient people believed that applying salt reduces the heaviness of coconut and makes it easier to digest. That means both taste and health! Now it’s your turn, next time whenever you break a coconut at home and it is left, do not leave it like that. Rub some salt on it lovingly and then see the magic. Grandmother’s remedies never fail, give them a try!