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About the ingredient sea salt. Including 466 recipes with sea salt, nutrition data, and where to find it.

 

What is sea salt?

Sea salt is obtained by the evaporation of seawater, is used in cooking and cosmetics.

Historically called bay salt or solar salt, its mineral content gives it a different taste from table salt, which is pure sodium chloride, usually refined from mined rock salt (halite) or from sea salt.

Generally more expensive than table salt, it is commonly used in gourmet cooking and specialty potato chips, particularly the kettle cooked variety (known as hand-cooked in the UK/Europe).

Taste and Health

Gourmets often believe sea salt to be better than ordinary table salt in taste and texture , though one cannot always taste the difference when dissolved. In applications where sea salt's coarser texture is retained, it can provide different mouth feel and changes in flavor due to its different rate of dissolution.

The mineral content also affects the taste. It may be difficult to distinguish sea salt from other untreated salts, such as pink Himalayan salt, or grey colored rock salt. Sea salt is purified less than the high mineral pink salt.

Varieties

Flaky sea salt - flaked Flaky sea salt

Coarse sea salt Coarse sea salt

Smoked flaky sea salt Smoked flaky sea salt

Fine sea salt Fine sea salt

Iodized

Because sea salt generally lacks high concentrations of iodine, an element essential for human health, it is not necessarily a healthful substitute for regular iodized table salt, which is usually supplemented with the element, unless another source of dietary iodine is available (such as dairy products or regular processed foods).

Iodized forms of sea salt are now marketed to address this concern.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (292g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 0Calories from Fat 0
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 113173mg 4716%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0.0
Protein 0.0g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 7% Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Sea salt is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Sea salt is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does sea salt weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup 292 grams
1 tbsp 18 grams
1 teaspoon 6 grams
1 dash 0 grams

Spices and Herbs

In Chinese:海盐
British (UK) term:
en français:sel de mer
en español:sal marina

Recipes using sea salt

There are 466 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Everything Bagel Seasoning

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Black Olive and Sea Salt Focaccia

Black Olive & Sea Salt Focaccia

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Delicious Tabouli

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Sage and Walnut Pesto Pasta

Sage & Walnut Pesto Pasta

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Sage and parsley bring herbal, earthy, and outdoorsy notes to the forefront, walnuts bring meaty richness, and Parmesan brings home the umami. This simple recipe is all about technique. The pesto then coats the pasta dreamily. Best of all, it's super simple and quick to plate.

Aloo Mathar Paratha  (Sides)

Aloo Mathar Paratha (Sides)

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The quintessential Indian-Singaporean meal accompaniment. Unfortunately, all too often it is made using highly processed white flour and margarine. Here, the parathas are made with whole-wheat flour (you could also try using spelt flour) and stuffed with peas and potatoes, for a lighter but more wholesome take on the original. Serve hot with yoghurt and herbs.

Toasts with Peanut Butter and Sea Salt

Toasts with Peanut Butter & Sea Salt

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Everyone loves toasts with peanut butter, it's so quick and easy to make, and it's just good itself.

Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Wholegrain Waffles with Flaxseeds

Wholegrain Waffles with Flaxseeds

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A breakfast staple made with organic spelt flour, coconut oil and natural sweetener. Serve with maple syrup on the side and fresh berries or bananas or organic yoghurt. Another option is to soften some apple slices in a little bit of water, vanilla and dash of maple syrup until the liquid reduces and the apples are soft. Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon – reminiscent of apple pie!

Whole Grain Spice Pumpkin Muffins

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Quick Hummus

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This tasty spread is easy to make and tastes amazing when used in sandwiches.

Turkey with Apricot Chardonnay Glaze

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Vegan Sour Cream-Eggplant Meatballs

Vegan Sour Cream-Eggplant Meatballs

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Avocado, Radish and Edamame Salad

Avocado, Radish & Edamame Salad

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A simple salad with big health credentials: avocados are an excellent source of good fats, and more recently have been shown to also inhibit inflammation when eaten in combination with foods that typically trigger it. They are also a rich source of potassium (which balances sodium to keep blood pressure levels stable) and vitamin E, an important antioxidant.

Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Muffins

Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Muffins

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Jimmy's Butternut Squash Chowder

Jimmy's Butternut Squash Chowder

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Butternut Squash Chowder recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons

Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons

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Chocolate shells are sandwiched with salted and creamy peanut butter, these macarons belong to the chocolate and peanut butter lovers.

Hot Dogs with Homemade Sauerkraut and Pickles

Hot Dogs with Homemade Sauerkraut & Pickles

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Classic hot dogs are served with homemade sauerkraut, pickles, yellow mustard and ketchup. An easy and delicious summer meal.

Vegan Enchilada Corn Tortillas

Vegan Enchilada Corn Tortillas

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Melt In Your Mouth Vegan Corn Tortillas! Yellow Corn Tortillas Were Used In This Dish!! Quick And Easy To Make!5

Fudgy Rocky Road Brownies

Fudgy Rocky Road Brownies

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Adapted this recipe from Foodnetwork magazine, I made a few changes to make it a little healthier but still taste decadently delicious.

Holiday Dinner Rolls

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Lemon Cashew Rice (Nibu Daar Pullao)

Lemon Cashew Rice (Nibu Daar Pullao)

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This delicious side dish made of cashew nuts and basmati rice is a great companion to any meal.

Roasted Spiced Pumpkin Maple Soup

Roasted Spiced Pumpkin Maple Soup

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Crockpot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes wit apple cider, cinnamon and bacon for your slow cooker.

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