Himalayan, sea and rock salt: every type is allowed โ but there are differences. With a salt world tour, overview and quiz.
According to Wacker every salt is allowed. But there are differences in taste, production and additives.
Table salt is almost pure sodium chloride and usually refined, often with anti-caking agents such as lime, silicates, magnesium carbonate or potassium ferrocyanide (E 536).
Natural salts contain small amounts of potassium, magnesium, calcium and trace elements โ small quantities, but many value the taste. More: potassium, magnesium & calcium.
Mostly from the Khewra mine in Punjab, one of the largest in the world โ formed from an ancient sea. Its pink colour comes from traces of iron oxide.
In the Maras salt pans it is harvested from a salty spring โ a popular sight near Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Wafer-thin pyramid crystals, traditionally harvested from seawater.
Between Trapani, Paceco and Marsala sea salt is harvested in traditional salt pans โ in a nature reserve with flamingos.
Cervia on the Adriatic is known for salt too โ harvested traditionally from July to September. More Italy: German-Italian alkaline cuisine.
The โCelticโ sea salt is harvested on the Atlantic coast, e.g. in Guรฉrande. Its grey colour comes from the clay. The fine white top layer is fleur de sel.
Black salt from Cyprus or Hawaii, red Hawaiian salt with volcanic clay or blue salt from Iran.
Quality salts cost more but last long โ a budget-friendly way to add colour.
| Salt | Origin | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Table salt | Supermarket | Refined, often with anti-caking agent |
| Himalayan salt | Khewra, Pakistan | Pink from iron oxide |
| Maras salt | Andes, Peru | From a salt spring |
| Maldon salt | Essex, England | Pyramid flakes |
| Trapani sea salt | Sicily | Salt pans with flamingos |
| Sel gris | Guรฉrande, Brittany | Grey from clay |
| Fleur de sel | Brittany | Fine white top layer |
All are allowed โ still season consciously and with lots of herbs (wild herbs).
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Seasoning tip: the more fresh herbs, lemon and good oil, the less salt you need. A classic: gomasio.
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Yes, every type of salt is allowed according to Wacker.
Both are natural with trace minerals โ choose by taste.
Table salt is refined, often with anti-caking agents; sea salt is natural.
Potassium ferrocyanide โ an anti-caking agent.
With herbs, lemon juice, good oil and gentle cooking.
Every salt is allowed โ natural ones add flavour and stories from around the world. Season consciously.
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