Salt is known to be derived from the Latin word ‘sal’, which has the same meaning. While we know that salt has various purposes in this world, one of the most powerful roles it plays is in the culinary sector. Without the presence of salt in any food, a compulsory flavouring agent, there’s simply no taste and as a result the food tends to remain bland.

Salts are and important ingredient to our health and body as it is rich in sodium that helps regulation blood in the body and is essential for our nerves and muscle to function well. However, just like sugar, the intake of salt should not be too little or too much as it can trigger health problem. There are various different types of salts available, here’s a list of them all.

Sea Salt

Seal salt is formed and harvested from the evaporation of sea water and is known to contain natural minerals and nutrients such as iodine, potassium and zinc. It is also packed full of flavour.

Table Salt

Table salt is known to be extremely small and fine grained. It consists of added iodine and thus known as “iodized salt”. Apart from that, table salt also as contains anti-caking agents in order to avoid the salt from clumping.

Himalayan Pink Salt

Retrieved from the Himalayan Mountains itself, this salt contains minerals that are found in the human body. It is also currently the most preferred choice of salt, which is why you can easily find Himalayan pink grinder salt online.

Kosher Salt

Kosher Salt is known to dissolve easily and is also light and coarse in texture. Originating from the Jewish diet, kosher salt is also greatly versatile and draws out moisture from the meat, thus koshering it.

Celtic Grey Salt

Originating from France, Celtic salt is moist and grey in colour, as the name alone suggests. The presence of this colour is due to the minerals left behind post evaporation. The sodium present in Celtic salt is comparatively less than table salt.

Flake Salt

Flake salt is unique in shape and texture as it is thin and often shaped like irregular pyramids. It is harvested by evaporating sea water in the coasts of England. Although bursting in flavour and taste, flake salts are low in minerals.

Hawaiian Salt

Red

Mixed with volcanic clay, red Hawaiian salt is rich in iron-oxide and is mostly used as a garnishing element due to its beautiful colour.

Black

While the red one is made of volcanic clay, black Hawaiian salt is made using activated charcoal that is also mainly used as garnishing.

Fleur De Sel       

Fleur de sel is French for “flower of salt” and is retrieved from the evaporated sea water off the coast of Brittany. Unlike most salts, this specific salt is best used for seasoning. This salt is also considerably expensive than the rest. 

Let us know if you’ve tried any of the unique salt types from the list above.