All About Salt | History of Salt | Salt Museums

Salt has been an important part of the world’s history. Salt played a vital part in religious rituals symbolizing purity. There are many references to salt in the Bible, including the well-known expression "salt of the earth." Salt's ability to preserve food was a founding contributor to the development of civilization. The word "salary" was derived from the word "salt." The word "salad" also originated from "salt," and began with the early Romans salting their leafy greens and vegetables.