Does the salt shaker have more holes than the pepper shaker?

Answer 1

It depends on the designer. There's no standard number of holes for salt and pepper shakers.

Very often, a set will have different hole configuration. One shaker will have one hole, and the other a number of holes. So...which goes in which?

The "Flavor" camp says that Salt goes in the shaker with more holes because people use salt more often, and in greater amounts. This equalizes the need, making one shake roughly the same for either spice.

On the other hand, the "Flow" camp argues that Pepper goes in the shaker with more holes because it consists of larger chunks than salt. This equalizes the flow, making one shake roughly the same for either spice.

The International Guild of Professional Butlers has the most complete answer going with the Flow approach and actually talks more about the size of the holes: "The salt shaker may be distinguished primarily by the size of the holes, and then by the number of holes. Salt is coarser than pepper, and needs the larger hole. It is also heavier and flows much more freely than pepper, accordingly there are often fewer holes on the salt shaker to help control the flow. However, there is no manufacturing standard."

But according to a comment left on a blog debating this very issue, there's one good solution:

I submit that the reasonable solution is to load up the shakers, give them a couple of good shakes, see if a reasonable amount of condiment is dispensed from each, and if so, mix a martini and call it a day.

If the condiment distribution differential (CDD) is too high, reverse the salt/pepper distribution and try again, then pick the one that is better.

Answer 2

if you put pepper in it, it won't be a salt shaker now, will it?

Usage

Salt and pepper shakers can be made from a variety of materials, including plastic, glass, metal, and ceramic.[2] Except in the most casual dining establishments, they are usually provided as a matched set, sometimes distinguishable only by the number of holes on the top of the shaker. Designs range from small, plain glass screw-top containers (invented by John Landis Mason, inventor of the Mason jar) to more ornate works of art. Sometimes the design refers to some pair of related objects, such as a replica of a West Highland White Terrier containing the salt and a Scottish Terrier containing the pepper. Designs may also relate to specific occasions, such as holidays. As a result of this diversity of design, collecting salt and pepper shakers is a hobby.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

Design of salt and pepper shakers has also been used to transmit cultural perspectives about race,[9][10] friendships,[11] and other cultural values.[12]

The number and size of holes on salt shakers has been observed to influence consumption of salt, within limits, and it has been suggested that proper selection of shakers delivering smaller amounts may be a means to improve diet by reducing sodium consumption. Salt shakers will normally have fewer holes in them than pepper shakers.[13][14]

As an alternative to salt and pepper shakers, pepper may be distributed at the table by use of a pepper grinder, while salt may be distributed from a salt cellar or a salt mill.

Answer 3

Typically the salt has more but it depends upon the set. Many s/p sets have the same number of holes.

Answer 4

A salt shaker has yougely 4 holes. Not all of them do. if you look at one of your salt shaker it may 4 or more holes. If it is a glass salt shaker it may have more than 4.

Answer 5

the only difference is that one holds salt and another hold peper..

Answer 6

Yes, because the molecules need more holes to travel to the food properly.

Answer 7

Salt has 2 holes pepper has 3

Answer 8

salt