Iodized or sea salt

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In cooking, should I chose iodized or sea salt? I have no particular health or thyroid concerns, but I'm not particularly sure on what the difference of the flavor can either of the two bring.



Best Answer

Some people can taste iodine in salt (not pleasant), and for some purposes (like brining), iodized salt is not recommended.

I use non-iodized table salt for some purposes, and kosher salt (which is non-iodized by definition) for others. Kosher salt is just salt with larger crystals than table salt.

There is no culinary reason to use iodized salt for anything.




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Quick Answer about "Iodized or sea salt"

Iodized salt, otherwise known as table salt, is salt mined from underground, while sea salt is obtained by evaporating sea water. By weight, the two types contain the same amount of sodium, but sea salt is sometimes seen as more healthy, because it contains more minerals. However, these are insignificant amounts.

Which is better iodized or sea salt?

While most of the minerals naturally found in sea salt can be acquired through other foods in the diet in more meaningful quantities, it is not the case for iodine. Iodized salt is the best, and in many settings, the only dietary source of iodine. For a heart-healthy diet, we should consume salt in moderation.

Which salt is healthiest?

Many experts recommend pink salt as one of the healthiest salts you can consume. Its popularity has made it more affordable than other more exotic salts on the market. Colored by the clay from where it's harvested, grey salt is often called Celtic Sea Salt.

Should sea salt be iodized?

Sea salt comes from a natural source and contains other minerals, but it does not contain iodine. Choosing nonionized sea salt can put people at risk of iodine deficiency, and so they must seek other sources of iodine in their diets.

Can you use sea salt instead of iodized salt?

If you are substituting table salt for regular sea salt (not coarse or flaked) you can substitute one for the other in equal amounts. The majority of the difference will come when you use larger amounts.



Do we still need iodized salt? (wtf even is it?)




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