See the stars on food network using kosher salt all the time, but all I seem to find in stores is sea salt, partically Sam's club, We like to buy in bulk, expensive up front but saves money in the long run.
Thankyou :)
2007-01-18 08:19:43 · 8 answers · asked by robertssp2004 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
They are NOT the same...
2007-01-18 08:23:08 · answer #1 · answered by Kiowa1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
Sea salt is literally sea water, with the water having been evaporated. It can be found both as coarse salt and ground for table use, but you may have to check a natural food store for both grinds.
Kosher salt is a more processed product, but has no iodine in it. That iodine is important to your thyroid health.
The point on the cooking shows is that a coarse salt doesn't get stuck to your hands and under your nails the way that a find grind, for table salt, does.
For the record, kosher certification is not about having a food "blessed" by a rabbi. It's about having the facilities and products used inspected on a regular if not constant basis for ritual cleanliness.
2007-01-18 08:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sea Salt is not the same. I use Kosher salt on my job (Chef) because it's not as salty at iodized salt and cheaper than sea salt which I use at home. FYI Kosher salt was blessed by a Rabbi.
2007-01-18 08:27:06 · answer #3 · answered by meemadee2000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anything said to be Kosher is blessed by a Jewish Priest. I think you will find Sea salt contains Iodine.
2007-01-18 08:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
simple answer is no.....
Sea salt is from evaporated sea water large granuals that are hard to break down again.
Where as Kosher salt is a finer grain salt that disolves easily and is great for cleaning means or adding to sauceds unlike the regular table salt.
2007-01-18 08:24:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
kosher salt by definition is preferably a coarsely ground salt. sea salt could technically do the trick. if your recipe specifically calls for kosher salt look for any coarse ground salt.
2007-01-20 15:10:04 · answer #6 · answered by Milo T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, kosher salt has a more pyramidal, crystal like shape, so it melts evenly on food. That's why cooks use kosher salt.
Sea salt is a harsher, more flavorful salt that should be used sparingly
2007-01-18 16:11:31 · answer #7 · answered by Jane 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I buy Morton's Kosher Salt at my supermarket . You might find it at your own supermarket. Simply ask the store manager if they sell it.
2007-01-19 05:26:05 · answer #8 · answered by Sicilian Godmother 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋