Sea salt isn’t always saltier than table salt. Since the minerals remain, its flavor depends on which body of water it’s drawn from. Often, it has a milder and more nuanced taste. It’s frequently sold flaked, so a little goes a long way. Sprinkle it onto food for a high-impact salty crunch (like in this delicious baked potato recipe). Kosher salt is sold in larger crystals and is less processed than table salt. Sold for as little as 55 cents a pound, flaked kosher salt is a budget-friendly sub for sea salt. MORE: Have You Been Reading Food Labels Wrong This Whole Time?
