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Default What Exactly is 'Kosher Salt' ?, As Opposed to Normal Salt?...

On May 3, 1:29*pm, Mack A. Damia > wrote:
> On Sun, 03 May 2009 11:23:24 -0500, wrote:
> >On Sun, 3 May 2009 15:36:28 +1000, "Bigbazza"
> > wrote:

>
> >>The only thing I can think that it must be like is a 'Flaky' salt..But to
> >>buy salt flakes here is expensive.

>
> >>I see 'Kosher Salt' used in many cases in a lot of recipes, and used in
> >>quantities as well!

>
> >>Bigbazza (Barry) Oz

>
> >it's been blessed by the Rabbi if I'm not mistaken

>
> That's what "kosher" means - blessed by a rabbi and prepared according
> to certain laws.
>
> No impurities. *Kosher salt is raw. The refining process of table salt
> adds impurities; therefore, it cannot be kosher.


Impurities like iodine! ;-)

I've heard that if you ever go to prison, to tell them that you keep
Kosher because you will eat better. Don't know if this is true, but
maybe. ;-)

John Kuthe...