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

Do you really need kosher salt in your kitchen or will table salt suffice? We had a chef weigh in on whether or not kosher salt is worthy of a spot on your shelf. If you come across a dinner ...

America’s great salt swap began in the 1980s, when farmers’-market culture and the health-food movement helped American chefs ...

MTU associate professor Joshua Pearce found that SODIS can be used on water that has been made murky by clay, but only after it is treated with table salt because salt causes the clay particles to ...

When a recipe calls for “salt” in the ingredient list, “it’s generally assumed that this refers to classic table salt,” explains Sarah Brekke, M.S., Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen ...

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 ...

Pink Himalayan salt and white table salt differ in origin, composition, and benefits. Himalayan salt, sourced from Pakistan, contains trace minerals like iron and magnesium, while table salt ...

Pink Himalayan salt and white table salt have distinct origins, compositions, and health benefits. Pink Himalayan salt contains trace minerals, while white table salt is often fortified with iodine.

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