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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.

Here is a guide to the different kinds of salt commonly called for in recipes. I mostly use table salt in my cooking, but many other bloggers and cookbook authors prefer kosher salt or suggest ...