Salt has been used to season and preserve food for centuries, and this magical union of sodium and chorine plays a key role in many biological functions. Long gone, however, are the days of American ...

Table salt, kosher salt, finishing salt: The choice can be confusing, but we offer a little explanation and advice. By Melissa Clark Reporting from Aigues-Mortes, France; Maldon, England; and Portland ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Besides all the incredible things it can do for food, salt is of great importance to human and animal health. So much so that we ...