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Table Salt (Fine)

Salt is the most dangerous ingredient to convert by volume. Due to crystal size, 1 tablespoon of Table Salt weighs TWICE as much as 1 tablespoon of Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal). Using a volume spoon without knowing the specific salt type can ruin a dish instantly. Weight is the universal equalizer.

Used to season nearly every dish. In baking, it balances sweetness and enhances flavors. Be aware: due to its density, 1 tsp of table salt is saltier than 1 tsp of coarse salt.

Storage & tools

• Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F/32°C).
• Keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
• Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill faster and more safely.
• Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Keep sealed and dry to prevent clumping; add grains of rice in shakers if humid.

Sources: CDC · FDA

FAQ

Table Salt vs. Kosher Salt: Can I swap them?

ONLY by weight. By volume, absolutely not. Table salt is dense small crystals; Kosher salt is flaky large crystals. If a recipe asks for '1 tbsp Kosher salt' and you use '1 tbsp Table salt', your food will be twice as salty.

All conversions for this ingredient

• Cup → g /en/convert/salt_table/cup-to-grams/
• g → Cups /en/convert/salt_table/grams-to-cups/
• Tbsp → g /en/convert/salt_table/tbsp-to-grams/
• Tsp → g /en/convert/salt_table/tsp-to-grams/
• mL → g /en/convert/salt_table/ml-to-grams/
• oz → g /en/convert/salt_table/oz-to-grams/