A pile of coarse-grained salt with wooden scoop. - By Marion C. Haßold, Www.marionhassold.com/Getty Images If you've ever accidentally had your mouth open when you ...

Without salt, food would taste dull and lifeless. After all, just a pinch enhances food and brings out pronounced flavors. Since there are different varieties (we're talking at least 16 types of salt ...

Salt is an essential mineral that supports many critical body functions, including fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle contraction. Despite its vital role, excessive salt consumption can lead ...

“Salt is easily the most important thing chefs keep in the kitchen,” says Robert Hartman, chef de cuisine at Saint Theo’s restaurant in New York City. It helps bring out the natural flavors in food, ...