Does Salt Kill Bacteria?
Last Updated Mar 25, 2020 7:32:07 PM ET
Salt usually slows or stops the growth of bacteria and sometimes kills existing bacteria. Some strains of bacteria, such as Staphylococcus, have evolved to survive in salty environments.
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