Salt Encyclopedia
Comprehensive guide to 42+ salt varieties from around the world. Each entry includes origin, mineral content, grain structure, salinity level, and best culinary uses.
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Essential Cooking Salts
Kosher Salt
The chef's default. Large, pinchable crystals that dissolve evenly. Essential for seasoning, brining, and general cooking.
Diamond Crystal Kosher
The professional chef's favorite. Hollow pyramid structure makes it less dense and more forgiving.
Morton Kosher
Denser than Diamond Crystal. Flat, compressed flakes deliver more salt per pinch. Requires conversion when switching brands.
Table Salt
Ultra-fine granules with iodine fortification. Highest density makes it ideal for precise baking measurements.
Sea Salts
Sea Salt
Harvested through evaporation of seawater. Contains trace minerals that add subtle complexity. Available in fine to coarse grains.
Fleur de Sel
The "flower of salt" from Guérande. Hand-harvested surface crystals with delicate crunch. Premium finishing salt.
Maldon Sea Salt
Iconic pyramid-shaped flakes from Essex. Soft crunch and clean flavor. The world's most recognized finishing salt.
Celtic Grey Salt
Harvested from clay-lined ponds in Brittany. Retains moisture and minerals that give it a grey color and complex flavor.