The good, the bad and the magic of salt
Honest, practical answers on cooking, health, home and history, from the mineral that shaped civilizations.
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The World of Salt
France · Sea saltFleur de sel de Guérandefinishing saltBest for Caramel, tomatoes, eggs
Pakistan · Rock saltHimalayan pink saltpink rock saltBest for Cooking, salt blocks
England · Sea saltMaldon sea saltpyramid flakesBest for Steak, salads, bread
United States (Hawaiʻi) · Specialty saltAlaea salt (Hawaiian red salt)red volcanic clayBest for Kalua pig, pokeBe first to read the full Almanac
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