Sea Salt

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Properly stored, sea salt lasts indefinitely. Avoid storing near the stove where steam can cause clumping.

Nutritionally similar to table salt; primarily sodium chloride with trace minerals

Use coarse or flaky sea salt as a finishing salt to add texture and bursts of salinity to completed dishes

Fine sea salt dissolves quickly and works well in baking and general cooking

Season pasta water generously with sea salt; it should taste like the sea

Add sea salt to sweet baked goods like chocolate chip cookies or caramels to enhance flavor complexity

Using coarse sea salt in baking without grinding it first, leading to uneven distribution and salty pockets

Substituting sea salt 1:1 for table salt in recipes without adjusting; sea salt crystals are often larger and less dense by volume

Adding finishing salt too early; add flaky sea salt just before serving to preserve its texture and crunch