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A fine-grained salt that does not contain iodine or other additives, that is used in the process to pickle meats and can foods.

Any of several types of sea salt that have been "cured" with smoke in order to add flavor to the salt as a seasoning, similar to a smoked meat.

Found in regions adjacent to the Himalayan mountain range, the Himalayan Pink Salt is a natural, coarse-grained salt containing a high concentration of minerals.

Known by its historical significance as a food preservative during earlier times, this variety of natural salt comes from the evaporation ponds surrounding the Portuguese ocean waters.

A seasoning that contains no sodium or small amounts of sodium and replaces regular salt for anyone with health concerns when flavoring foods.

A very fine-grained salt that sticks better to popcorn and other foods such as French fries. If the surface of the popcorn has some oil present, the salt will remain on the outer skin of the corn.

Pure white in color, this variety of salt is harvested from the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Un-refined, air dried and processed without additives, Maine Sea Salt is produced into small, coarse particles that contain the bright flavor of the sea.

A mix of hot spices common in India that are used to flavor a variety of appetizer-like foods, fruit salads, fresh fruit, fruit juices, or vegetable salads.

An olive that may be referred to as a dry-cured olive and is most likely a black olive. It is cured by storing it in salt for a period of one to several months, during which time the flesh of the fruit becomes wrinkled.

A term used to describe a food product that does not have any salt added to it. Products without salt may also be referred to as unsalted.

A refined, fine-grained salt containing additives, which make it flow freely. It does not stick to food very well and when added to solutions it is slow at dissolving.

Codfish that has been salted and dried for preservation. It is popular in Portugal, Spain and France.

Harvested from the pools of water remaining after the sea water has receded, this variety of salt is irregular in size and coarse in texture.

Refers to common table salt that has had iodine added to it during processing. A small amount of iodine is important for proper nutrition in helping to prevent thyroid disease.

A meat product that is sometimes mistakenly referred to as "fat back". This cut of meat comes from the side and the belly of the hog and consists of a layer of fat with some lean meat streaks running through it.

Although this utensil for producing home-made ice cream has changed significantly over the years, many still use the older methods with a hand churn attached to a wooden paddle placed within a wooden or metal container.

A white or yellow-toned, soft, fatty substance obtained from the churning of milk or cream, allowing the butter to separate from the liquid.