Q. What is a salt and pepper set?

Answer

In Western culture, a salt and pepper set consists of two separate containers, the first of which is typically referred to as a salt cellar. The purpose of these containers is to hold and disperse salt crystals and ground peppercorns, respectively. A cruet-stand is a convenient way to display a salt and pepper set. Plastic, glass, metal, and ceramic are just few of the materials that are used to create salt and pepper shakers. After the Morton Salt firm introduced anti-caking chemicals in the 1920s, salt set became increasingly widespread. The worldwide ceramics industry shifted its focus to low-priced goods during the Great Depression of the 1930s, which contributed to a surge in demand for salt and pepper shakers.