Similar but not the same, it turns out there are quite a lot of salt variants

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"Similar But Not the Same, There are 6 Variants of Salt with Different Functions"

"For maximum usage, you need to know what types of salt there are and their functions."

Dream - Salt is very much needed to season food. Without salt, the taste of the food will be bland and less appetizing. However, did you know that there is not only one type of salt? It turns out that salt has six different types with different functions and flavors, you know! Curious about what types of salt there are? Let's find out more!

Similar but not the same, it turns out there are quite a lot of salt variants

1. Table Salt

Salt table or also known as table salt is the most commonly found type of salt in grocery stores.

This salt has a fairly smooth and easily soluble texture, making it ideal as a seasoning. Table salt has gone through many processes before it is finally ready to be consumed. This is what causes the loss of minerals and makes it less nutritious compared to other types of salt.

2. Kosher Salt

"Different from table salt, this one has larger grains and a rough texture. Kosher salt is made only from sodium chloride and does not contain iodine. It is commonly used by chefs to season meat or salads."

3. Sea Salt

Like its name, this type of salt comes from the sea. It is made by evaporating seawater and only goes through a few processes. This is what makes sea salt still contain high mineral content and have a different taste from regular table salt.

4. Black Salt

Black salt, also known as kala namak, is a type of salt that is quite commonly used. This salt is harvested from volcanic rock salt in the Himalayas.

Besides being rich in calcium, black salt also contains iron and magnesium, you know. However, this salt has a quite pungent smell, so you cannot use it in large quantities. Nevertheless, black salt is very suitable to be added to dishes such as curry or other typical Indian snacks.

5. Himalayan Salt

Himalayan salt does not go through a purification process so it has a saltier taste compared to regular table salt. This salt is very suitable to be added to all kinds of food, even enhances the appearance of food because of its attractive color.

6. Fleur De Sel

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "This one salt is quite rare and unique. Fleur De Sel is a type of French sea salt that is harvested directly by hand from salt pans, which has a soft and moist texture."

In addition, Fleur De Sel salt is also widely used by chefs in their dishes. Report by Marha Adani Putri / Source: Ndtv.com Dream.co.id is available on WhatsApp Channel, follow to get the latest information on this link https://bit.ly/DreamcoidWAChannel.