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Why kosher salt called kosher salt?

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It has no additives and is used to remove blood from meat which is in compliance with the Torah rules of processing meat._______

"Kosher salt" is a coarse grain salt that is used for kashering meat. The large grains of salt means that it doesn't dissolve as quickly as table salt so less is absorbed by the meat. By default, all salt is kosher because it is a mineral. However, additives (most often flavourings) can render the salt not kosher.

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Plain salt is always kosher. If there are additives in the salt - such as to keep it dry - then it may need supervision. But "Kosher Salt" usually refers to coarse salt used to Kashermeat (to remove the blood from meat before it may be eaten).

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In order for kosher meats such as beef and chicken to be considered kosher, they must not only be slaughtered in a special manner, but also be prepared in a special manner. To be prepared properly, all the blood must be drawn out of the meat as according to Jewish law, it is forbidden to eat blood. To do this, the meat is coated liberally with a thick salt, or "kosher salt."

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Kosher salt is the same as table salt only larger granules. It's called kosher salt because it is used in the process of kashering meat.

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It can be. Most salt is rock salt. And <i>all</i> salt is sea salt, since it came originally from the sea.

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Sodium chloride without additives and with large grains.

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Sodium chloride without additives and with large grains.

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Kosher salt is identical to table salt.

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Is kosher salt good for you?

Kosher salt is basically regular salt because salt is kosher. Salt isn't good for you if you eat too much.Answer:Chemically speaking, table salt and coarse (kosher) salt are the same.


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Can you use regular salt rather than Kosher sale in a recipe?

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Where do you get kosher salt?

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What makes a salt kosher?

All salt is kosher. "Kosher salt" is a particular grade of salt, with coarse crystals, that is used for making meat kosher, and is also useful in cooking. It's no more kosher than any other kind of salt.


If the recipe calls for 1 Tbs of kosher salt do I use 1 Tbs of the kosher style flake salt?

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When should you cook with kosher salt and when should you use iodized salt?

Most salt is kosher by default unless additives such as flavourings are added, at that point the salt would have to be certified kosher. 'Kosher salt' refers to a large grain salt that is used during the process of kashering meat. Iodized salt is kosher.


How much sodium in kosher salt?

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Is kosher non iodized salt?

Kosher salt is free of iodine, and additive-free.


Does kosher salt haveless sodium than table salt?

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