Salts of Every Grind From Barry Farm Foods

Sea salt is believed by gourmands to be much better in texture and flavor than ordinary table salt even though it's difficult to tell the difference when dissolved.  The mineral content usually is what makes sea salt taste different and even provide a different feel in your mouth as the minerals also affect the rate at which the crystals dissolve.  Only a few mined salts can resemble the mineral content of sea salt.

Sea salt is generally used in gourmet cooking because of the unique flavors imparted by the mineral content which varies depending on the part of the world in which it was produced.  Some parts of the world have been producing specialized sea salt for thousands of years.

Sea salt is generally more expensive than normal rock salt and as such is reserved for gourmet cooking and premium table service.