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On 5/29/2025 1:24 PM, Jill McQuown wrote:
> 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. :)
 >
You can buy fine ground salt, like what is in the little fluted packs.
https://www.gofoodservice.com/p/diamond-crystal-brands-14003
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Morton-Salt-Popcorn-Salt-3-75-oz/10318916
I use a lot of salt, so grinding it on is cheaper.
> 
> Jill

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