Some of the Maldon options on Amazon are for Sea Salt, and others are listed as Sea Salt Flakes. Is there a difference between the two?
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Good question, however I have only purchased the flakes which are just wonderful. I recommend the flakes as they can be crushed in your fingers or added as is for wonderful crunch. Try the flakes as is on a chocolate frosting for wonderful contrast. This is also a wonderful hostess gift to someone who loves to cook. I purchased the bamboo salt cellar too. Enjoy!
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I am unfamiliar with the Maldon Sea Salt, and have only ever used the Sea Salt Flakes. The flakes are just that, though: flaky. Not unlike pastry flakes, they crumble nicely when pinched and rolled between the fingers onto salad or soup, or, as I use it, to top off chocolate chip cookies. The Sea Salt Flakes would not be appropriate for a salt grinder or cellar. I keep mine in a little wooden covered bowl on my counter. It is a nice presentation!
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They are both sea salts, I use the flakes. I use the little bamboo salt box and just get a pinch out as needed.
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As far as I know Malden only makes flakes. That is why it is so good. All I have ever ordered or bought was Malden Sea Salt and it has always been flakes. I don't know about the other products like smoked salt.
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Not 100% sure but: we have been using Maldon for about 5 years (we love it) and have always purchased flakes. Not sure if there is any other form of Maldon. The 2 pack we recently purchased is flakes as usual. The price is about 35 % less expensive than purchasing at a William Sanoma store.
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I tried a generic "salt premixed packet" and didn't think it mixed as well as the Neilmed. I'm not sure if the formula was exactly the same but it didn't seem to be.
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Sea salt that is hand harvested and sundried without any additives has a natural balance of minerals and trace elements. It's the best you can obtain as it is packed with minerals and vitamins. In my research, I found that the best sea salt (lush with minerals) appears light gray or light brown and is kept moist. This is Celtic Sea Salt. I am unable to find the list of minerals in it, however you may try to contact the company through it's website, CelticSeaSaltBrand@SelinaNaturally.com . Perhaps they will be able to provide a breakdown. A book I would highly recommend is: Water for Health, for Healing, for Life: You're Not Sick, You're Thirsty! by F. Batmanghelidj He is a well-known for his studies of water and sea salt, and he is an MD. He is affectionately known as Dr. Batman since he is from India and most people in the US have a difficult time pronouncing his name. He goes into detail of the makeup of sea salt and how important it is (along with water) to keep good health. If you are using sea salt, I'd say it is a must to gain a deeper understanding of why and how to use it in your diet daily, and more specifically the right amount for you depending on your weight and daily intake of water, etc. Okay, I hope I've helped somehow. Sincerely, Sue
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No it is not designed for removing salt from sea water. That is a different style and much more expensive.
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I don't have my pkg anymore, but I do know that as far as the sodium content, you are getting less because you don't have to use as much as regular table salt that has been bleached, and had all the beneficial nutrients removed. When you use regular processed table salt all you are getting is sodium chloride. Just salty flavor. No other benefit! I don't use anything else. Even some of the sea salt being sold at the grocery stores have been processed to the point where the trace minerals have been removed. Not much better than regular table salt!
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The box just states it is "Sea Salt" and no other information is provided. My best guess would be it is Olde Thompson Sea Salt which may be purchased through them, and several other retailers. It is very mild but not terribly distinctive. I have had this mill for at least 7 years and used many different salts of differing textures and moisture content without any issues.
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Ordinary sea salt or even table salt is fine. If you prefer you can also mix baking soda with the salt anywhere from 1:3 to 1:1, baking soda:salt.
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It is saltless. I wondered about this heading too. I think it's a print mistake--somebody left off the "less." Anyway, I own one; no salt.
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sea salt with truffle in it. I used it for foie gor and it tastes great but I think using regular sea salt is fine.
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It is not as salty as table salt or sea salt. I'm not sure the color matters. I'll think it's where it's from and that it has so many added nutrients.
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I've been using Celtic Sea Salt for more than ten years. I have tried other types of sea salt, such as the pink one, but did not have as good a feeling about them. I prefer the wet, grey salt that indicates it's still alive.I , myself, salt very little
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I liked this salt at first but don't use it any more. It has a bit of a strong, not the right word, maybe a slight chemical taste ? Not sure what the taste is but I have changed to sea salt, it tastes better. Hope that helps a little.........
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I use the same salt that I use in my home Morton's System Saver, it seems to be the cleanest. On a different note the softener is an excellent unit. Merry Christmas!
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I don't know and don't care. I use red boat fish sauce for it's umami properties. If your looking for sodium replacement in suggest google search.
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No, you need to go by the label. Saltwater has different chemistry than freshwater.
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Chemicals used in the saltwater version are just pool salt. It comes in 40 pound bags. You also will need a certain fine grain sand (this goes inside your filter).
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I bought my Thayer's from GNC not Amazon and that is not in the ingredients...so either the ingredients on Amazon is wrong or its not really Thayer's.