Salt today is one of the most indispensable ingredients for the preparation of various dishes. Even in sweet porridge, it is added in small quantities - to enhance the taste. However, this product also varies. Moreover, it differs not only in taste and appearance, but also in its composition.
Instructions
Step 1
Consuming salt in moderation does not have a negative effect on the human body, sometimes it can even be beneficial. Salt contains sodium, a lack of which can lead to serious disturbances such as electrolyte imbalances or muscle cramps. And low salt intake combined with high water intake can provoke the so-called "water intoxication". At the same time, excess salt in the body can also cause serious harm to health - from high blood pressure to edema and osteoporosis.
Step 2
It is very important not only to use small amounts of salt, but also to choose the right type of this product. Fine white salt of "extra" class is considered less useful. It is extracted, of course, from natural deposits, but then it undergoes intensive processing, during which the salt is purified from all impurities of elements. As a result, only sodium chloride remains in such a product. In addition, potassium ferrocyanide, a special additive that prevents clumping, is often added to fine salt. It is believed that such a substance can be toxic to the body.
Step 3
Coarse table salt, which has an ugly grayish tint and often clumps into hard lumps, is less harmful. Usually, no additives are added to it, and it does not undergo such a thorough cleaning. As a result, in addition to sodium chloride, it also retains small amounts of magnesium, potassium and calcium.
Step 4
But it is not in vain that coarse sea salt is considered the least harmful. It is obtained by evaporation from sea water, due to which this product retains many trace elements necessary for the human body. So, it contains sodium chloride, potassium, magnesium, bromide, strontium and bicarbonate. That is, when consumed, the body receives much less salt in its pure form, which is much less harmful to health. In addition, sea salt contains small amounts of natural iodine. And you can use it in the same way as a cookery one - in absolutely all dishes. It goes especially well with seafood.
