What is the advantage of using kosher salt rather than regular table salt? I see some recipes that call for it specifically- just curious. Thanks (30 replies, last updated by HaagenDazs January 9, 2009)

im from the uk, can you help me out? WHAT IS KOSHER SALT???? why do you use it? whats special about it? thank you. (10 replies, last updated by C. Hamster August 1, 2007)

One big difference here in the U.S. is that it doesn’t have iodine it, the way U.S. “regular” table salt does. Also, although you can get a “fine grain” kosher salt, it often comes in larger grains... (33 replies, last updated by 2chez mike March 20, 2008)

Where can I find kosher salt in downtown Toronto? I used to see it all the time, and now it seems to have disappeared. (Anyone know why?!) I’ve been scouring grocery stores and markets, whenever I go shopping, looking for... (12 replies, last updated by xtal November 14, 2007)

I am making fermented cucumber pickles for the first time and I’m wondering if anyone knows if it is o.k. to use kosher salt vs. "pickling salt?" Should I add a little more kosher? Also, the recipe calls for grape leaves.... (1 reply, last updated by dukegirl March 29, 2007)

Okay, I know kosher salt is better for cooking. Cleaner taste, no additive etc. But I don’t have kosher salt, so I want to use regular. If the recipe calls for 3/4 C, how much is that in kosher salt? I think I read somewhere... (6 replies, last updated by Caitlin McGrath June 9, 2003)

Where could I get Kosher salt in the Vancouver area? Thanks (6 replies, last updated by Don December 24, 2003)

I just posted this question on the general topics board , but this seems a good place to ask too . Does anyone know where to get Morton ( or comparable brand ) kosher salt in quantities bigger than the 3.5 lb box found everywhere... (1 reply, last updated by bebi June 12, 2003)

/cream and salt cod. But... Can one purchase kosher salt cod? I’ve never looked, but I don’t picture it being something you can walk into a kosher fish shop to get. Not that I frequent kosher fishmongers, either. I... (8 replies, last updated by feivel January 1, 2006)

Ok , I’ve scoured the net , and nowhere can I find anyone who sells kosher salt in anything bigger than the 3.5 pound box , It’s ok , but we really go through the stuff . Anyone know where or how to find kosher salt... (12 replies, last updated by AlanH June 12, 2003)

Bottom line, as in those threads: Kosher is less dense, so you need less of it. Sodium is sodium. Sea salts vary extremely widely in texture, from tiny crystals smaller than table salt to big’uns. Salt to taste. I... (4 replies, last updated by todao June 21, 2009)

I purchased some sea salt recently, coarse grind. Question is, do I use this the same way that I would use Kosher salt? I always cook with Kosher salt so I am wondering if sea salt is ‘saltier’ or about the same in... (3 replies, last updated by kc girl July 3, 2008)

I’m on a high-salt diet (don’t ask) and have been experimenting with different kinds of salt. I’ve got big things of both kosher salt and sea salt and am wondering how they are used differently from regular... (11 replies, last updated by paulj May 26, 2008)

In the United States we have been using iodized table salt for years, in part to reduce thyroid problems. Is the increased use of kosher and sea salt opening us up to thyroid problems? If not, why is it still added to table salt? (3 replies, last updated by Caroline1 July 6, 2008)

Is there a difference between kosher & sea salt (if a recipe calls for 1)? (6 replies, last updated by ChefBoyAreMe September 24, 2007)