Because table salt is denser, an equal volume of table salt will taste saltier than an equal volume of kosher salt. Beyond ...

As the most basic seasoning in all foods, salt should be an ingredient that's straightforward and simple. But with all the varieties to choose from (different sizes, colors and names), it can often ...

Salt - it's a staple we all have in our kitchens. A pinch of it can bring out the flavors of just about any ingredient. But does what kind of salt you buy matter? And are some salts better than others ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. I’m not being hyperbolic when I say salt is the ...

Iodized salt helps prevent iodine-deficiency disorders, including goiters and certain birth defects. Yet it's unclear how this seasoning interacts with chloramine-treated drinking water if some of the ...