Table salt, on the other hand, has a shelf life of about five years because it's usually fortified with iodine and contains anti-caking agents. Price: Sea salt is more expensive than table salt.

Both table salt and sea salt share a similar makeup, containing roughly 40 percent sodium by weight. One thing to be mindful of: Because table salt tends to be finer textured, ...

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 ...

It tasted the closest to table salt, with half the sodium, according to tasters. MSG came in second, with 60% less sodium than salt. It adds umami, which bumps up the taste of your food.

Both table salt and sea salt share a similar makeup, containing roughly 40 percent sodium by weight. One thing to be mindful of: Because table salt tends to be finer textured, ...