Sea Salt: Is It Organic?

Sea salt has become popular in many kitchens and fine restaurants.

Is this form better for you?

First...

Let's clear up the point of organic.

Sea salt, table salt and water may not be labeled as organic.

True, they come from nature. But, the table variety must have iodine added. You'll find it on the label.

As for salt from the sea and water, no farmer has full control of all possible variable. Like what's added to the water, or where it comes from.

So, this too, is not be be labeled organic.

It is obtained by dehydration. When the sea water evaporates the remaining sediment can be collected and purified. The usual method is to use the sun. That is why it usually comes from warmer climates.

This type does qualify as salt. If you are to restrict your sodium intake-this would count as a source.

The benefit of this form is that it does not have iodine added. The nutritional benefit over the table variety used has not been clearly established in research as of yet.

You can get it alone or as an ingredient in seasoning.

I stopped using table sodium chloride 16 years ago. I don't cook with it. And I don't sprinkle it on my dinner plate.

What I do use is Herbamare (produced by A. Vogal). It is a seasoning with organic plants and salt from the sea. When I sprinkle this, I am not getting a concentrated sodium sprinkle. I'm getting some that is mixed with vegetables. You know, I don't even miss this ingredient.

Here is you chance to get rid of an over used additive and not give up taste.

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