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Not exactly, but for many purposes it's close enough. Kosher salt is salt that has large coarse grains, and no additives.
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What is maldon salt?
Sea salt from Maldon, UK
Is curing salt the same as Kosher salt?
Salt is Salt (NaCl) no matter what is origins. Kosher, Sea, Maldon, Rock etc are all MARKETING terms designed to make what you are purchasing more expensive. Table Salt is Salt with a to which little anticaking agents such as sodium aluminosilicate or magnesium carbonate are added to make it free-flowing. Table salt is also "Iodized" by law in certain countries. Curing Salt is Salt with a little Sodium Nitrite added AND IS NOT THE SAME AS SALT (or Kosher Salt). This salt is mixed to cure meet and would be poisonous if not used as directed on the packaging.
Why is sea salt kosher even though in the sea it touches many non-kosher animals?
Sea salt is a mineral and so long as anything that is non-kosher is not added to the dry salt crystals the salt is kosher. To say that sea salt is not kosher because non-kosher aquatic life lives in the ocean would be the same as saying that all fruits and vegetables are not kosher because they've come in contact with bugs.
Does sea salt and kosher salt have sugar added?
Kosher salt has the exact same composition as table salt. Some salt, including sea salt, has small amounts of dextrose added to prevent caking and to maintain quality. You'd have to check the packaging for that.
2 towns in England that are associated with the salt industry?
The town of Nantwich is Cheshire has been a significant source of salt in England since Roman times. Maldon is Essex is the home of 'Maldon Sea Salt' - a popular brand of salt in England.
How much sea salt should be used for one cup kosher salt?
The same mass of salt, both are sodium chloride.
If the recipe calls for sea salt can kosher salt be used?
Yes, you can. However, kosher salt is the same as table salt which is normally less 'salty' than sea salt while containing higher levels of sodium. You would have to adjust the amount of salt used as it will most likely take more than a recipe using sea salt would call for.
Is kosher salt from the sea?
May be
Is there less sodium in sea salt or kosher salt?
Almost all salt is kosher by default. The only issue would be if non-kosher additives such as flavourings were added to the salt. Sea salt is healthier than traditional table salt as the sodium level in sea salt is far lower.
Substitute sea salt for kosher salt in salt water flush?
It is possible.
Is Sea Salt better than Kosher salt?
it's an opinion, you tell me
Can you use extra coarse sea salt in replace of kosher salt in a recipe?
Yes
