The right salt can heighten flavor, add crunch and transform a dish. Three chefs explain which types they rely on and exactly ...

SALT IS ONE of the most commonly used ingredients in the kitchen. And, if you've restocked your supply anytime recently, you might have noticed that there are a few more options beyond a classic ...

Knee-deep in the improbably pink marsh water of the Camargue, on the southern coast of France, I shoveled fleur de sel crystals onto the shore into shimmering mounds, the same way that the sauniers, ...

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Salt used to be the most ordinary kitchen staple, but it has gone gourmet. With the tempting array in grocery and specialty stores, it can be hard to know what to reach for. Then there’s the question ...

Black salt is less processed than regular salt and contains small amounts of trace minerals and antioxidants, but its health benefits are minimal. While black salt is slightly lower in sodium per ...