Choose your cooking salt by the flavour, grain size and texture your recipe needs. A fine salt, a coarse crystal and a smoked salt can each bring something different to the same dish.
Start with the recipe
Check whether the recipe specifies fine, coarse, flaked or a particular type of salt. When it gives a weight, use that measurement. A spoonful of coarse salt and a spoonful of fine salt may not weigh the same.
Fine salt for even seasoning
Fine grains suit dressings, everyday cooking and baking recipes that call for fine salt. fine Himalayan pink salt is one option to compare. Add a little, mix well and taste where the recipe allows.
Coarse salt and freshly ground seasoning
Larger crystals are useful when a recipe specifies coarse salt or you want freshly ground seasoning. Check that the salt and grain size suit your grinder. See the coarse Himalayan pink salt listing for product and pack details.
Use flavoured salt with a purpose
Smoked salt adds a smoky note, while kala namak has a distinctive egg-like flavour. Start with a small amount so the seasoning complements the dish. Check the ingredient list when choosing a blend.
Check the pack
Read the product label for ingredients, grain format and nutrition information. Choose a product labelled for food use. Bath salts, decorative pieces and animal-grade products should be considered separately from cooking salts.
Browse the gourmet salt collection to compare products, or contact SafeSalt with a specific product question.
