Article: For unique flavors, sea salts shouldn't be passed up

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE

Specialty sea salts' crunch, sparkle and zing enhance the flavor and presentation of both entrees and desserts.

Curious minds want to know. What's the big deal? Aren't all salts created equal?

To compare some sea salts on the market, Joe Benkovitz, president of Benkovitz Seafoods, was host to 12 Pittsburgh-area chefs and food professionals at a recent tasting in Pittsburgh.

It was much like a wine tasting, beginning with the lightest crystals to the heaviest. Specialty "boutique" topping salts, all agreed, are best used where their contrasting textures contribute to overall flavor and, in some cases, color. Kosher and plain shaker salt were available for comparison.

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