Why were west africans very willing to trade gold from their mines for salt?

a) food tasted better with seasoning
b) salt was used for fertilizer
c) salt was important in the diet to retain water
d) salt was used in religious ceremonies

Because, salt was needed to flavor food, preserve meat, used for medical purposes, and to keep the body healthy. But in West Africa, salt was rare. So, West Africans traded their gold for salt. Salt was so valuable, it was worth its weight in gold. 1 pound of salt = 1 pound of gold. How amazing.

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