There is a staggering variety of salt on store shelves, but you really only need a few kinds. Even Alex Guarnaschelli only ...

If you’ve been inside a grocery store in the past couple of years, you’ve probably noticed the trend in food manufacturers adding “Made with sea salt” to their product packaging. The claim shows up on ...

For years, I politely declined to keep the pedestrian substance known as table salt in my pantry. Spurred by the belief that real chefs use kosher salt—and my desire to be one, too—I dutifully bought ...

In truth, not much. The primary ingredient in both, not surprisingly, is sodium chloride. In fact, the U.S. government requires that any food-grade salt be a minimum of 97.5 percent pure, so any type ...

When it comes to seasoning our food, salt is a staple in nearly every kitchen. However, not all salts are created equal. Table salt, sea salt, and kosher salt each have unique characteristics, and ...