These salts have flavor and texture differences that you should know.
You might come across recipes that call for tablesalt, others that use sea salt.
Whats the difference between the two, and does it matter?
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What Is Table Salt?
Table salt refers to the fine crystals that youll find in most salt shakers.
The flavor tends to be one note only: salty.
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What Is Sea Salt?
Sea salt is made by evaporating ocean water or water from saltwater lakes.
Unrefined sea salt is minimally processed, retaining trace minerals that might lend color or flavor to the salt.
Sel gris:Thismoist, gray-hued, coarse salt is traditionally harvested in France.
