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Why does salt absorb water from eggplants? |
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Salt doesn't really absorb water, it just pulls out the liquid. This happens with everything, not just eggplants.
It has to do with osmosis. That's a chemistry term and not necessarily a cooking term. And there is additional information in the WikiAnswers section on chemistry.
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