Table salt vs sea salt
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Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:23:46.404761Z
Salt has had very bad publicity lately. We know it retains water and can cause arthritis, cellulite, and other physical complications. While this ingredient should not be abused, the reality is that table salt is the harmful one, while sea salt not only adds better flavor but also aligns much better with a healthy diet. Here we explain the differences.
Origin
Sea salt comes from the evaporation of seawater, so it carries minerals that give it healthy attributes and flavor. Table salt is extracted from the earth and is processed for consumption, which means it is less natural.
Edamame with sea salt
Flavor
The taste of sea salt is stronger and has different notes and flavors, while table salt has a simpler taste. This matters because with much less sea salt, you can achieve the same flavor as with table salt.
Fish with salt
Variety
When talking about sea salt, one can refer to pink salt, black salt, granulated salt, and many other types of salt that have different characteristics in flavor and texture. In terms of table salt, there is only one type.
Chicken with salt
Additives
Table salt contains additives that prevent the small grains from sticking together, while the coarser and firmer composition of sea salt does not require additions to maintain its texture.
Beetroot with lemon and salt
Iodine
Table salt has a good amount of iodine that helps maintain necessary levels in place, but it is now known that these iodine levels can be reached with a normal balanced diet, so it is better to eat sea salt that has no additives.
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Ingredient
Table salt is rarely an ingredient; it is actually a seasoning. On the other hand, sea salt can even be eaten with chocolate, as its stronger flavor is also less offensive to the palate and pairs very well with sweet and sour tastes.
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Organic
By definition, sea salt is organic as it comes from nature and contains no other elements than those that constitute it, making it an organic ingredient. On the other hand, table salt, due to its additives and processes, cannot be considered as such.
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