Some salt and pepper containers are transparent.
Salt and pepper are two savored condiments found on dinner tables in many homes and restaurants. However, just because these spices are commonplace, that does not imply that the containers or shakers used to hold the grains for easy pouring are the same. Some manufacturers design salt and pepper shakers for simplicity and functionality, while other designs are fancy and complement the kitchen and restaurant decor. If you have a physical hindrance, such as vision impairment, however, these myriad designs can make it difficult for you to differentiate between the two spices. Fortunately, you can use a few techniques to identify common table salt and ground black pepper by the shaker. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Spot the difference between salt and pepper by looking through the containers if they are transparent.
2. Feel the weight of the salt and pepper shakers in your hands. Salt generally weighs more than pepper when the shakers are filled to the same level.
3. Rub your fingertips across the top of the shakers. Generally, the salt grains need larger holes for pouring, compared to smaller holes for powdery pepper.
4. Shake the containers and listen to the sounds. Large and rock-like salt grains might sound "loose" and louder when hitting the walls of the shaker, compared to finer and lighter pepper dust.
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