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Kosher Salt – benefits and harm

Salt – is an essential element that is required for the normal functioning of our body. It is involved in the transport of nutrients and oxygen, the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle movement. Since our body cannot  produce itself sodium, it is necessary to constantly replenish stocks.

Salt is the basis on building a pyramid of flavors and cooking, he is responsible for “opening” flavors around them. Today you can experience a wide variety of types of salt. Some have an aesthetic role, some donors texture of the dish and of course some of them have the added value of unique flavor.

What is Kosher Salt ?

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Crude (kosher) salt   is cleaned, screening and grinding for grains of different thickness and unlike table salt is ground for grains thin coarse salt contains larger granules. This type has also earned the nickname “kosher salt” because where users training meat.

Kosher salt is also sold as rock salt, is a type of salt, which is usually done without  using  any additives. Everything about Kosher salt

Excess of salt can cause serious damage to health. It can cause swelling, provoke the emergence of heart disease and kidney failure, shortness of breath, overweight, hypertension development, etc. Therefore, it is important to always remember that salt is necessary, but in moderation!

 

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