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Salt Explained: Types, Uses, and When Each One Matters

August 15, 2026 by Sarah Kim
Four spoons filled with different types of salt on a dark surface

A practical guide to salt in cooking: the differences between kosher, sea, table, and finishing salts, how much to use, and how to season with confidence when recipes assume a different type than yours.

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