How to choose salt

When you buy salt please note the size of the crystals. Salt varieties "Extra" is always finely ground. For other varieties the number of grinding is indicated specifically. Salt high or first grade is the grinding number 0, that is, 70% of the crystals should be no larger than 0,8 mm, and 10% of crystals is not more than 1.2 mm. The salt of milling No. 1: 85% of the crystals should be no larger than 1.2 mm, and 3% not more than 2.5 millimeters. The salt of milling No. 2: 90% of the crystals should be no more than 2.5 mm, and 5% not more than 4 millimeters. The salt of milling No. 3: 85% of the crystals should be no larger than 4 millimeters, and 15% have more than 4 millimeters. The grade of salt is its technical characteristics, showing how well and much she cleaned. It is believed that the larger the salt, the healthier it is.

View the type of production of salt:- rock salt contains a high amount of sodium chloride (99%) and a minimum quantity of moisture is evaporated salt also contains large amounts of sodium chloride;- salt sedimentary 94-98% of sodium chloride and other ions which possess different flavor;- samostojna salt contains a minimal amount of sodium chloride, therefore, more useful to health.

If you prefer iodized product, notice what substance it is enriched with iodide or Iodate of potassium. Better if second, in this form, iodine is more stable. In addition, the shelf life of the useful properties of iodine is not more than 2 years. This means that after this period, the salt can be removed.

Currently very popular is quite expensive black salt. It is much more useful white and contains large amounts of iodine, potassium, sulfur, iron and other trace elements. But she has a rather peculiar taste, which not everyone likes.