By: Vaishali Kapila
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Salt is more than just a seasoning - it's essential for enhancing flavour. From everyday to rare artisanal salts, here's a quick guide to six popular types of salt.
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A pantry staple, table salt is finely ground and heavily processed. Its smooth texture makes it ideal for uniform seasoning and baking.
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Loved by chefs for its coarse texture, kosher salt is perfect for rubbing onto meats or seasoning dishes where precise control is key.
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Harvested from evaporated seawater, sea salt is less processed and retains natural minerals. Its mild flavour makes it great for cooking.
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With its bold, sulfuric flavour, black salt (or kala namak) adds a distinct tang to Indian snacks and beverages like chaats and lemon soda.
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This beautiful pink salt is derived from the ancient sea beds in the Himalayan mountains. It's pink due to the presence of iron oxide.
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Translated as "flower of salt" in French, Fleur De Sel is a hand-harvested sea salt known for its delicate flavour and unique texture.
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