This page explains that salt enhances the flavor of boiling water while only slightly affecting the boiling point. A significant rise in boiling point requires more than 100 grams of salt. Boiling poi...This page explains that salt enhances the flavor of boiling water while only slightly affecting the boiling point. A significant rise in boiling point requires more than 100 grams of salt. Boiling point elevation is linked to lower vapor pressure in solutions and depends on molality, following the equation where the molal boiling-point elevation constant (Kb) for water is 0.512oC/m.