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How does Sea Salt differ from iodized salt in cooking?
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Hello mmng23,
Sea salt and iodized salt by the time they reach the table of consumers have very small quantities of iodine in it for more information on these two types of salt check this link http://www.helium.com/items/262055-deciding-between-sea-salt-or-iodized-salt-for-your-cooking
Sea salt is obtained by evaporating sea water in salt pans which are usually found near the seashore and naturally has iodine in it. However, when salt is mined from underground mines it does not have iodine, and in communities which lie interior in a landmass this can soon result in iodine deficiency and development of mental retardation and goiter. This is why iodized salt was introduced in many countries to help prevent such illnesses.
The major difference between sea salt and iodized salt is that, sea salt is in the form of small crystallized rocks and has undergone very little processing. While iodized salt is fine, and contains an additive to prevent it from clumping. This is the reason why a grinder is required to grind sea salt crystals while a shaker is used for iodized salt. For more information on the differences check this link http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sea-salt/AN01142
Some cooks recommend using sea salt as it has a much more intense taste. However, both these different salts taste the same when they dissolve in food during cooking. It is recommended that during brining and barbecuing that sea salt be used as iodized salt tastes bitter when exposed to high temperature and causes meat to darken in a brine solution.
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Sea salt and iodized salt by the time they reach the table of consumers have very small quantities of iodine in it for more information on these two types of salt check this link http://www.helium.com/items/262055-deciding-between-sea-salt-or-iodized-salt-for-your-cooking
Sea salt is obtained by evaporating sea water in salt pans which are usually found near the seashore and naturally has iodine in it. However, when salt is mined from underground mines it does not have iodine, and in communities which lie interior in a landmass this can soon result in iodine deficiency and development of mental retardation and goiter. This is why iodized salt was introduced in many countries to help prevent such illnesses.
The major difference between sea salt and iodized salt is that, sea salt is in the form of small crystallized rocks and has undergone very little processing. While iodized salt is fine, and contains an additive to prevent it from clumping. This is the reason why a grinder is required to grind sea salt crystals while a shaker is used for iodized salt. For more information on the differences check this link http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sea-salt/AN01142
Some cooks recommend using sea salt as it has a much more intense taste. However, both these different salts taste the same when they dissolve in food during cooking. It is recommended that during brining and barbecuing that sea salt be used as iodized salt tastes bitter when exposed to high temperature and causes meat to darken in a brine solution.
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