Salting

Food is treated with salt or strong salt solution 

Water essential for enzyme action and microbial growth is removed by osmosis 

Examples: Bacon, salted fish, soy sauce

Common food preservation techniques
Heat Treatment|Irradiation|Drying and Dehydration
Refrigeration|Freezing|Canning
Sugaring|Salting|Meat-curing
Pickling in vinegar|Use of food additives|Smoking