A bowl of Maldon sea salt, aka finishing salt, rests in a bed of spilled Maldon salt - Quanthem/Getty Images There are many common varieties of salt, from the table to blends, like garlic salt, and ...

“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, ...

We're debunking the myth of bitter eggplant and setting the record straight about when to salt and when to skip.

Ever wonder why a pinch of flaky salt doesn't pack the same punch as table salt? Certain physical characteristics change how we perceive its taste.

They all agree that this is the best time. Whipping up light and fluffy scrambled eggs is one of the best and easiest ways to start your day. But despite the simplicity of this protein-packed, ...

Alongside pepper, salt is the most utilized — and useful — seasoning in the kitchen. The tiny white granules not only enhance flavor but can also mask any funky notes and bitterness in food. Sodium ...

In a new study, researchers examined how salt and cook time shape pasta’s texture — and what pushes it from al dente to “mushy.” ...

Of all the various dietary needs, limiting the amount of sodium in recipes is among the most common. The good news is that if you’re eating mostly home-cooked food, you’re already well on your way to ...