Salt Glossary
Kosher salt
A coarse, flaky salt named for koshering, the Jewish practice of salting meat to draw out blood.
The name comes from that use rather than from the salt itself being special. Brands vary a lot in density, so one teaspoon of one brand can be much saltier than another.
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For school projects and reports. Teachers often prefer the original sources too: see the list below.
The Salt Almanac. (2026, November 8). Kosher salt. https://saltalmanac.com/glossary/kosher-salt
“Kosher salt | Salt Glossary.” The Salt Almanac, 8 Nov. 2026, saltalmanac.com/glossary/kosher-salt. Accessed [today's date].
“Kosher salt | Salt Glossary.” The Salt Almanac. Last modified November 8, 2026. https://saltalmanac.com/glossary/kosher-salt.
Original sources
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Salt labelling requirements. https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-labels/labelling/industry/salt
- WorldAtlas. Where is the world's largest underground salt mine? https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/where-is-the-world-s-largest-underground-salt-mine.html
- U.S. Geological Survey. Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Salt. https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2026/mcs2026-salt.pdf