Because table salt is denser, an equal volume of table salt will taste saltier than an equal volume of kosher salt. Beyond that difference in intensity, some cooks find table salt carries a slight ...

Salt is perhaps the most used—and misused—ingredient in the kitchen. While its role in enhancing flavor is undeniable, its powers extend far beyond that. It can draw excess liquid from vegetables to ...

Modern salt, like modern art, began early in the twentieth century. Mr. Morton figured out that adding an anti-caking agent would make salt more user friendly. Easy to pour salt, like sliced bread, ...