While the type of salt you use can add unique flavours to your meals the differences in health benefits are often minimal ...

Bakers have a lot of different opinions about what type of salt to use in recipes. But what are the key differences between ...

Kosher salt, like all salt, is NaCl—sodium ions electrostatically bound with chloride ions and arranged in a crystal ...

Some of the most popular types of salt are regular table salt, sea salt, and Himalayan (pink) salt. What’s the difference between all of them?! The main differences between table salt vs.

While both kosher salt and sea salt enhance flavor, their differences come down to origin, texture and use. Kosher salt is ...

100 grams of pink Himalayan salt can cost $5 to $8, up to 20 times more than generic table salt. Ouch. But why is it so expensive? First, we need to look at different types of salt in the industry.

Table salt is one major source of iodine in Canada. In 1949, the government made it a mandatory additive. While Canadians can also get their iodine in by eating seafood (seawater is an abundant ...

Most people reach for it without even thinking about it. Salt is a staple on the dinner table and a key ingredient in most ...

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