Besides all the incredible things it can do for food, salt is of great importance to human and animal health. So much so that we couldn’t survive without it. But what exactly is salt and how is it ...

Traditional salt is primarily made up of sodium chloride. Most people in the U.S. consume more sodium each day than health officials recommend, mainly because sodium is common in processed foods and ...

It's in nearly every dish we cook, yet few ingredients inspire as much debate as salt. Kosher salt or sea salt? Which one belongs in your kitchen, and does it really matter? Mark Kurlansky, in Salt: A ...

As the most basic seasoning in all foods, salt should be an ingredient that's straightforward and simple. But with all the varieties to choose from (different sizes, colors and names), it can often ...