What is the difference between table salt and sea salt?
Many respected authorities claim there is little difference between table salt and sea salt, other than certain trace minerals and elements which add add flavor and color to sea salt. Table salt is typically mined from underground salt deposits, heavily processed to eliminate minerals and usually contains an additive to prevent clumping. Mayo Clinic claims '..sea salt and table salt have the same basic nutritional value, despite the fact that sea salt is often promoted as being healthier.'
But the additives used to prevent clumping, 'anti-caking agents,' are not necessarily healthy for human consumption. Since most product caking comes from moisture, anti-caking agents either act to absorb moisture or act as a sealant and repel water and oil.
Like most other food additives and preservatives, the majority come from sources that are hard for human bodies to break down over time.
The following list are common 'anti-caking agents':
● Sodium aluminosilicate - a man-made product
● Sodium ferrocyanide
● Potassium ferrocyanide
● Calcium carbonate
● Magnesium carbonate
● Calcium silicate
● Silicon dioxide - the principle constituent of sandstone
● Hydrophobic silica
● Calcium phosphate/tri-calcium phosphate - bone ash
But the additives used to prevent clumping, 'anti-caking agents,' are not necessarily healthy for human consumption. Since most product caking comes from moisture, anti-caking agents either act to absorb moisture or act as a sealant and repel water and oil.
Like most other food additives and preservatives, the majority come from sources that are hard for human bodies to break down over time.
The following list are common 'anti-caking agents':
● Sodium aluminosilicate - a man-made product
● Sodium ferrocyanide
● Potassium ferrocyanide
● Calcium carbonate
● Magnesium carbonate
● Calcium silicate
● Silicon dioxide - the principle constituent of sandstone
● Hydrophobic silica
● Calcium phosphate/tri-calcium phosphate - bone ash
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