Sea Salt vs. Morton's Salt Tasting
with Al Sicherman and Lynne
May 1, 1999

Are those trendy sea salts worth their lofty price? To find out, Lynne asked Al to taste and compare Sel Marin (sea salt), Morton iodized salt, and Morton coarse Kosher salt. Al’s pick? The Morton iodized, the least expensive of the three.

Sel Marin de Noirmoutier:
This sea salt comes from an island off the coast of Brittany in France. At 2.2 pounds for $7 (20 cents per ounce), it’s by far the most expensive of the three. Called the "fruit of the sun and the wind," it’s taken from unpolluted waters and meets the standards of the Comite Interprofessionnel ABF.

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Morton Iodized Salt:
This common supermarket variety contains salt, calcium silicate, dextrose, and potassium iodide and costs 39 cents for 26 ounces (1.5 cents per ounce).

Morton Coarse Kosher Salt:
Also commonly found in supermarkets, Kosher salt contains salt and yellow prussiate of soda, an anti-caking agent. A three-pound box costs $1.69 (3.5 cents per ounce).

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