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From: Jill McQuown <j_mcquown@comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: Types of salt
Date: Thu, 29 May 2025 14:24:01 -0400
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On 5/28/2025 7:47 PM, Ed P wrote:
> On 5/28/2025 6:53 PM, Jill McQuown wrote:
>> On 5/28/2025 6:42 PM, Ed P wrote:
>>> On 5/28/2025 5:12 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 28 May 2025 20:33:03 +0000, Ed P wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 5/28/2025 4:26 PM, Ed P wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This shows the different types of salt available and some use tips.
>>>>>
>>>>> Ooops Forgot the link
>>>>>
>>>>> https://postimg.cc/216xPwZF
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I just use Morton's Lite Salt for everyday cooking.
>>>> While regular iodized salt is used in pasta water.
>>>
>>>
>>> I have a container of kosher salt on the counter for most cooking 
>>> uses. I have a grinder with sea salt for use at the table.
>>
>> I remember Sheldon asking who needs a salt grinder?  There are uses 
>> for one.
>>
>> Jill
> 
> Exactly.  If you buy the box of Morton's and the like, no, you don't. 
> The sea salt is in a larger crystal that would not work well in original 
> form.

Sea salt can be a little too coarse, depending upon what you buy. 
Sometimes you want a more fine grind, depending on what you're salting. 
Having said that, I don't often use the salt grinder.  But I do have one. :)

Jill