Top 10 edible salt sciences in Los Angeles. How to eat the healthiest? Is the powdered salt that Costco snatched so much?


Salt should be available in every kitchenessentials

It is also one of the five basic flavors,

Important salty ingredients

ShioyaMore than one type of two.



You should also see all kinds of salt when you visit the supermarket.

Coarse and fine.

Some evenand alsovarious colors

Do you know the difference?





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Refined salt/table salt



this isThe most common type of salt.After a lot of purification,97%-99%All are pure sodium chloride.Bought in domestic supermarkets,Most of them are this refined salt.

The particles are smaller and finer,Suitable forCooking, bakingAnd many other uses.It is easily soluble in various food materials,Higher saltiness,Adding a little bit is very useful.This kind of salt is generally used for Chinese food.
(Below are two common refined salt)
 


Iodized salt


 
This kind of salt is very common in China,Iodine is an important trace element needed by the human body.Iodine deficiency may cause thyroid disease, etc.

Therefore, the intake of iodine can be appropriately supplemented through salt.Iodine is not very stable,Easily volatile,If you buy iodized salt,Don't buy too much at once.In addition, do not eat more salt to supplement iodine. Normal eating can achieve the effect of supplementing iodine. It is not good to eat too much salt.
 


Less Sodium


 
The sodium chloride content of low sodium salt is only70%about,And added potassium chloride,Achieve potassium and sodium balance.


Than ordinary salthealthier.Middle-aged and hypertensive peopleSuitable for long-term consumption.butIf the kidney function is not complete,Or have hyperkalemia,Or take long-term drugs with high potassium content,You need to choose carefully according to the doctor's advice.
 



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Coarse salt



Coarse saltGranules are bigger than refined salt.Not easy to clump, Easier to store.



Kosher salt



Kosher salt isThe most common coarse salt.Kosher means "clean and pure" in Judaism.Judaism requires food to be "pure",For example, the blood in the meat is very intolerable to them.


Kosher salt due to its rough surface,To a large extentDrain the blood from the meat.It is especially suitable when marinating meat,So now many chefs also like to use kosher salt,And because kosher salt is "pure",Without any metallic or bitter taste.The taste is pure salt.
 



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Rock salt 



Rock salt comes from undergroundSalt mineMined inIt is also a kind of coarse salt.usuallyDifferent colors.When making cocktails, it is often applied to the rim of the glass for decoration.AlsoRich in minerals.
(Below are two common rock salt)
 


Himalayan saltHimalayan Salt



 

Generally the big ones areFuchsia.Small grains of salt are粉 红色.There are also a small amount of gray and other colors.


Considered to be the "purest salt" in the world,Mined from the Khewra salt mine in the Himalayas of Pakistan,Which is rich in84 typesThe trace elements needed by the human body can bring to cookingVery unique flavor.However, some propagandas make this kind of salt supernatural, saying that it has health benefits and can greatly enhance the flavor of dishes.

The hottest powder salt in Costco is also Himalayan powder salt.Can be used for daily cooking,Fanfen will look very happy.


Also often doingcocktailUse when embellishment.



Black salt/Kala namak Salt



This salt isBlackof,It is very unique in terms of color.


The taste is more unique,First of all, this salt has a strong taste,A bit similarThe smell of eggs.It is often added to vegan recipes to mimic the taste of eggs.Mixed saladIt's very suitable for the time.




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Sea salt



Sea salt isCollected from evaporated seawaterof,Or in some dry areas, after the seawater evaporates, some crystals will be left on the coast or the lake, which is treated as sea salt.The characteristics of sea salt areRich in minerals.And has a unique flavor,Lower saltiness than refined salt.It is suitable for cooking and can add flavor to ingredients.dosteakSea salt is best.





Hawaiian salt


 
This kind of salt was originally a kind of"tool".It will be used in the final steps of shipbuilding and building houses.


Now words are usually used to makeHawaiian food.And cookingVarious seafood.Can make the seafood tasteMore rich and delicious.
 


Fleur de Sel


 
Be calledHermes in salt, caviar in salt.Originally only produced on the coast of Brittany in France.This salt is the crystallization of the top layer of the saltwater lake,Low in sodium (healthy),High mineral content.


The salty taste is lighter.due toVery low output, And it needs to be collected manually, soExtremely expensive.It is now also produced in small parts of Italy, Spain and Portugal,But the water quality is different, and the salt quality is notNot as good as France.If you want to use it,Finally addJust add some and add the flavor of the dish.
 



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Flavored salt



  After further processing,And some gottenSpecial flavored salt



Smoked salt


 
Generally afterTwo weeksSlowSmoked.And get the sea salt.


The specific smoking time is different from the wood,Will bring different flavors,Used forSeasoning of meat and seasoning of vegetablesAll are very good.Recommended forGrilled pork chop, Or some relatively dry meat, which is very suitable for smoky flavor.
 


Truffle salt



Most commonOne of the seasoning salt,There are usually two kinds of truffles, black and white,The salt is mixed with the aroma of truffles,


Suitable for making comparisonsimple.Emphasize the taste of the ingredientsDishes.It’s also good for salads,Can play wellFresheneffect.
 



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https://www.wideopeneats.com/12-different-types-salt-use/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosher_salt
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