As the most basic seasoning in all foods, salt should be an ingredient that's straightforward and simple. But with all the varieties to choose from (different sizes, colors and names), it can often ...

Salt - it's a staple we all have in our kitchens. A pinch of it can bring out the flavors of just about any ingredient. But does what kind of salt you buy matter? And are some salts better than others ...

“Salt is easily the most important thing chefs keep in the kitchen,” says Robert Hartman, chef de cuisine at Saint Theo’s restaurant in New York City. It helps bring out the natural flavors in food, ...

Are table salt and sea salt really all that different? Table salt is refined, fine-textured and often fortified with iodine and anti-caking agents. Sea salt is less processed, coarser and contains ...

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 ...