One of the great things about kosher sea salt is that it doesn’t require any special treatment during storage. In most dry environments, exposure to open air like this can result in clumping (particularly in organic sea salts which do not contain anti-capping agents), so it’s not first choice if its original wrapping is not an optimal option. When you purchase kosher salt, you will find that there are a variety of different ways to store them. The most effective kosher salt storage solution will probably be in a stainless steel salt cauldron or a glass display case. Either way, here are some ways in which kosher salt can be better stored:
* Glass – kosher sea salt and table salt both have sodium content, which is why they are both sealed with glass. However, one must use a double-basin glass bowl instead of a standard glass basins. This is because kosher salt tends to crystallize when placed in a standard bowl, and table salt does not crystallize, but it absorbs moisture faster from the air. So, a glass bowl will prevent the salt from absorbing moisture faster and allows for better storage. It also prevents boiling water from boiling over the salt, which can damage the surface of the kosher salt.
* Glass Caskets – kosher sea salts and table salt come in various thicknesses, and the thickness will affect the shelf life. When koshering salt, you should know that thicker kosher salt will have more minerals. In general, the longer the seasoning is stored, the more valuable the minerals become, but you should be aware that there are different factors involved such as type of mineral concentration, ambient conditions, and the koshering process itself. For example, when sea salts are exposed to high temperatures they tend to become cloudy, so you may want to store them away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Iodized Salt – Iodized table salt comes in different forms such as kosher sea salt, and table salt. They all serve the same purpose, which is to add a measure of iodine and sodium to the diet. Like kosher sea salt, they must be stored in an atmosphere that is low in moisture. Some people prefer to use iodized table salt, however, because they don’t have to worry about it becoming cloudy, cracking, or reacting with foods when it comes into contact with them. Since you need to store kosher sea salt and table salt separately, you will need to find a way to keep them separated from one another.
* Emulsifiers – A good emulsifier will help your table salt retain its flavor. Many emulsifiers have two main ingredients, sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate. Sodium chloride and bicarbonate are liquids, while sodium chloride is a solid. They are used because they add an extra amount of liquid to the product. The liquid is separated out and then re-milled into salt form.
Kosher sea salt and kosher salt are both very fine to use when cooking for a kosher family. When purchasing kosher salt, you should pay close attention to the coarser kosher salt and the finer kosher salt. The coarser kosher salt tends to retain less of the flavors associated with the Israelites, so if you are a kosher cook you may consider buying coarser kosher salt and using it sparingly. The finer kosher salt will bring out the flavor of the foods you are cooking, and will have a more pronounced flavor than the coarser kosher salt. It will also take on a much more intense flavor when it comes into contact with certain foods.
