It's in nearly every dish we cook, yet few ingredients inspire as much debate as salt. Kosher salt or sea salt? Which one belongs in your kitchen, and does it really matter? Mark Kurlansky, in Salt: A ...

I recently talked to coworkers about which kinds of salt their families used, and I was surprised that table and sea salt ...

Table salt refers to the fine crystals that you’ll find in most salt shakers. Typically made by mining underground salt deposits, this type of salt is processed and refined to remove minerals and ...

A bit of salt in the diet is necessary for good health. The seasoning is also a kitchen staple and taste booster, but Americans consume way too much — usually without even picking up a saltshaker.

The Jersey Shore is a hub for all things summer — New Jerseyans flock to the beach and lively boardwalks as the salty scent of the ocean fills the air. For Danielle Hickson, that salt isn’t just part ...

The latest TikTok hack would have you believe the key to better sleep, clearer skin and sustained energy is a mere sprinkle of salt away. Celtic sea salt, also known as gray salt, is making the rounds ...

Himalayan salt and sea salt have different mineral compositions based on their region of origin. Both salts are more natural than table salt, but may contain heavy metals or microplastics. Be mindful ...

Up there with caviar, truffles, and small-batch olive oil, a much humbler food item is joining the ranks as a gourmet delicacy: salt. Chefs at high-end restaurants nationwide are increasingly ...

In the kitchen, salt is taste, texture and technique. Salt enhances the flavor of food, can change the consistency of food and is used in culinary applications such as brining. Salt is indispensable ...