The recipe in the instructions booklet that came with the machine states "Do not add any salt!" Can anyone tell me why?
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I didn't look at that booklet. From what I've found, it's really a mater of personal preference. I've used pasta recipes both ways. If there is a chemical, scientific reason, I don't know it. ...as with not adding salt directly to yeast.
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If you add salt to noodle dough, it will make it brittle while boiling and it will fall apart. The best way to add salt to any pasta is in the boiling water.
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It seems this is the traditional Italian approach to making pasta -- no salt added to the mix. However, when you bring the water to a boil to cook the pasta add a bunch of salt to the water then before dropping in the pasta. This approach has worked great for me.
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Hmmm... my husband & I both like them. Maybe the sodium content has been worked out? I don't cook w salt & neither of us has complained about them being too salty....
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Anna, I just looked at my lid and the only thing I can tell you is that salt is the third ingredient listed after water and dried chicken stock. We are not heavy salt people either and I am salt sensitive...it is not salty at all and my son makes all his own sauces and this is always perfect for his recipes. ! I highly recommend it! The phone number for the actual manufacturer is 800 860 9385. Maybe they could give u more info.
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hi there, we must put salt to process the sea cucumbers, then we cook with fresh water 2 times, we don't add sugar or chemicals.
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Yea I have used regular (kosher) salt plenty of times. I did notice I had to use a decent amount more though. I guess because it is more fine than ice cream salt. I use ice cream salt now though so I am not using up my regular salt and ice cream salt is really cheap.
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Do not put salt in the water - use either good tap water or bottled. I have only ever used this iron flat. Hope this helps.
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There is no sodium listed on the ingredient label. If this is a critical issue, I would recommend calling the company; go to the company website.
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The dishwasher has to come with this feature. There is a special place in the bottom of my dishwasher where I add the salt.
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This machine does not have a salt dispenser. If your water is soft, use very little detergent. If it is very hard, use max amount of liquid AUTO. detergent and also there are products that will clean the inside of the stainless steel tub. I love this machine, it does well for a small apt with 2 people.
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From my point of view, it is more work than it's worth. All of my recipes are for 4 or 6 quart machines, so none will work with this unit. Purchased mixes don't taste as good to me as my homemade from scratch ones. No ice, no salt is true, but you have to freeze the insulated mixing bowl for a minimum of 12 hours before using it. 24 hours works better, and then refreeze the contents you don't use right away, in the bowl, so you can dispense them using the machine again. Plus, it's mostly plastic. If you drop it, it breaks and needs to be replaced. My opinion, stay with a 4 or 6 quart electric machine that lasts and produces more ice cream. From my point of view, it is more work than it's worth. All of my recipes are for 4 or 6 quart machines, so none will work with this unit. Purchased mixes don't taste as good to me as my homemade from scratch ones. No ice, no salt is true, but you have to freeze the insulated mixing bowl for a minimum of 12 hours before using it. 24 hours works better, and then refreeze the contents you don't use right away, in the bowl, so you can dispense them using the machine again. Plus, it's mostly plastic. If you drop it, it breaks and needs to be replaced. My opinion, stay with a 4 or 6 quart... » Read More From my point of view, it is more work than it's worth. All of my recipes are for 4 or 6 quart machines, so none will work with this unit. Purchased mixes don't taste as good to me as my homemade from scratch ones. No ice, no salt is true, but you have to freeze the insulated mixing bowl for a minimum of 12 hours before using it. 24 hours works better, and then refreeze the contents you don't use right away, in the bowl, so you can dispense them using the machine again. Plus, it's mostly plastic. If you drop it, it breaks and needs to be replaced. My opinion, stay with a 4 or 6 quart electric machine that lasts and produces more ice cream. « Show Less
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I don't know. I have never had the opportunity to change the salts. I just add too. Sorry!
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I honestly have no idea, the mix didn't look like salt...you cook it and then pour this mix over it and let it sit for abotu 7 days then pour our xtra liquid and you have this awesome crystal!
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We have always used rock salt (could probably use table salt but it costs more) and ice. We freeze ice in empty milk containers, put it in a strong gunny sack and smash it up with the side of an ax or with a hammer......or buy crushed ice which is way easier! The freezer comes with recipes and directions or I think they are on the White Mountain web site.
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No salt. There's a nutrition and ingredients label in the pictures, hover over it to zoom in.
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Trying to add real butter during the cooking process would interfere with the cooking time. What I've learned from trial & error is to split the oil (I use peanut) 1 tbl & melted real salted butter 1 tbl added to PowerCup & not after cooking. I imagine you could add 2 tbl melted butter & no oil as well. I add sea salt to the kernels before cooking (I'm not a big salt user) to keep the amount of sodium low but still gives a salty flavor. If you use just salted butter you may find you don't need to add any additional salt. I like my combo because the popcorn is not as greasy. I've also tried almond oil & would consider trying other oils but they are expensive. I hope this helps you out?
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That is what I experienced. The salt is required to get the steam going strong. I just wish it had a bigger reservoir.
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Very likely it is NOT low salt. I have used this system for a few years and get that reading regularly because I have hard water. The minerals in the water build up on the salt sensor and it then the sensors can't sense the salt. Take the hoses off either side, put the end caps on and fill unit with vinegar (see cleaning instructions). Let is soak for 30 minutes then rinse thoroughly. As an aside, I usually tilt the unit slightly while soaking it to make sure the vinegar completely covers the sensor. In the MANY times I've had this reading (low salt), I can only remember ONE time when the salt was actually low. Of course, always double check your salt level with test strips. Very likely it is NOT low salt. I have used this system for a few years and get that reading regularly because I have hard water. The minerals in the water build up on the salt sensor and it then the sensors can't sense the salt. Take the hoses off either side, put the end caps on and fill unit with vinegar (see cleaning instructions). Let is soak for 30 minutes then rinse thoroughly. As an aside, I usually tilt the unit slightly while soaking it to make sure the vinegar completely covers the sensor. In the MANY times I've had this reading (low salt), I can only remember ONE time when the... » Read More Very likely it is NOT low salt. I have used this system for a few years and get that reading regularly because I have hard water. The minerals in the water build up on the salt sensor and it then the sensors can't sense the salt. Take the hoses off either side, put the end caps on and fill unit with vinegar (see cleaning instructions). Let is soak for 30 minutes then rinse thoroughly. As an aside, I usually tilt the unit slightly while soaking it to make sure the vinegar completely covers the sensor. In the MANY times I've had this reading (low salt), I can only remember ONE time when the salt was actually low. Of course, always double check your salt level with test strips. « Show Less