Best Salts for Fermentation

Table Salt

Table salt is not recommended for fermenting vegetables due to its additives such as anti-caking agents and added iodine. Pic: Freepik

Pink Himalayan Salt

Himalayan salt, rich in minerals and considered one of the purest, is available in various colors and ideal for fermenting vegetables. Pic: Freepik

Kosher Salt

Kosher salt typically has larger crystals compared to granular table salt and contains fewer additives, it may sometimes include anti-caking agents. Pic: Instagram

Pickling Salt

Pickling salt is a good option for fermenting vegetables as it lacks iodine and anti-caking agents found in iodized table salt Pic: Instagram

Sea Salt

Unrefined sea salt, rich in minerals and derived from the evaporation of seawater, is better than iodized salts and ideal for fermenting vegetables Pic: Freepik

Redmond Real Salt

Utah-sourced Real Salt, a completely unrefined brand containing trace minerals, is a popular and good option for fermenting. Pic: Instagram

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