Hello - Tried a couple of single malts recently for the first time. The ones I gravitated towards had a slight iodine taste. It was kind of intriguing. Anyone tell me which distillers are kown for having this taste in their... (8 replies, last updated by zin1953 November 8, 2007)

showing that a diet high in iodine seems to exacerbate acne. He gave me the list of food that I should avoid, and the number one food was sushi. Since I love it and eat it all the time, I was a little perturbed. He claims the... (5 replies, last updated by mirror August 16, 2004)

, but not completely. So, does anybody know why the shrimp get iodiney? Something they ate? Something in the handling or processing? More importantly, is there something I can do to shrimp once I get it home to get rid of any... (7 replies, last updated by Greg Spence August 29, 2005)

I use kosher salt for everything. Should I be worried about not getting enough iodine in my diet??? Happy New Year to all... (30 replies, last updated by Pollo January 4, 2008)

Asked my endocrinologist about that and he said that today we have better access to iodine containing foods. Fish, oysters, clams, all sorts of good stuff. Iodized salt is still on store shelves because it’s what people... (3 replies, last updated by Caroline1 July 6, 2008)

Had dinner at a well known reputable restaurant 2 weeks ago. The shrimp/scallop appetizer had an unpleasant iodine aftertaste and caused me to have a burning throat as if I had a raw throat. I dont have any allergies and this... (19 replies, last updated by mattyboy March 1, 2009)

exactly how Laphroaig was made. He said that because there are few (if any) trees in Islay, they use peat and seaweed in the making of the scotch. This is what explained the earthy dung smell and the iodine taste of the drink. My... (6 replies, last updated by qianning October 4, 2008)

Iodine is a chemical necessary for proper thyroid function. It is added to salt to prevent goiters in people who lack iodine in their diet. This used to be a problem for people in inland areas, since iodine most commonly found in... (4 replies, last updated by squirrel November 6, 2004)

In the U.S., regular table salt has iodine added to it, which Kosher salt does not. (28 replies, last updated by Robin Joy October 24, 2009)

The first difference between the two is that Kosher salt rarely has iodine in it. Sea salts are often unrefined and contain many more minerals, including iodine, from the sea. Iodine is good for most people and the U.S. mandated... (3 replies, last updated by kc girl July 3, 2008)

Hi all, I looked around a bit and didn’t see anything similar, is it possible to put kosher/table salt in the food processor to make pickling salt, or will the presence of the iodine throw everything off? I’ve done... (1 reply, last updated by ccbweb July 22, 2007)

Bought shrimp (THE BIG ONES) from Gaudaletos in New Paltz. Each time , three times, shrimp tasted badly of iodine. Complained but got a lot of excuses. What’s with this.\? Never had this problem with Peter’s in... (0 replies, last updated by patmolloy October 19, 2009)

I made real fermented cucumber pickles 15 days ago and I finally tested one yesterday. While the texture is great and the salt level good(I used kosher salt), they have this weird iodine-like taste. Does that mean they... (0 replies, last updated by srr April 16, 2007)

I absolutely agree with you about iodized salt. I even find sea salt, which has a lot of naturally occurring iodine, tinny. Unfortunately, it seems to be ubiquitous, as many people believe it is the only way to prevent goiter. I... (10 replies, last updated by BratleFoodie April 14, 2008)

the same. We used to like it for its light, almost sweet, very smooth flavor, without a lot of iodine notes. Now it tastes and smells far more like iodine, to both of us. Anyone agree? Has anyone heard anything? If we’re... (3 replies, last updated by jspear April 10, 2008)