Types of Salt

The different types of salt produced for human consumption include unrefined salt, refined salt, and iodized salt.

Unrefined salt is natural and comes from the sea. Because different natural salts contain different minerals, the flavor of sea salt varies from region to region. The most common sources for harvesting sea salt include the Mediterranean Sea, the North Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean. Some health advocates believe that sea salt is healthier and more flavorful than regular table salt.

Refined salt is the most commonly used type of salt. Most refined salt is obtained from rock salt, which are mineral deposits that are high in salt. The harvested raw salt is then refined through a recrystallization process in order to purify it. Table salt is the most common type of refined salt.

Iodized salt is a type of table salt that is mixed with a very small amount of potassium iodide, sodium iodide, or iodate. It is used to prevent and cure iodine deficiency. The Morton Salt company sells iodized salt and is the leading producer of salt for food in North America!