Kosher salt vs. table salt

Kosher salt and table salt are both sodium chloride, but their crystal shapes change how they measure, dissolve, and season. Kosher salt’s coarse, hollow flakes are easy to pinch and distribute evenly, while fine table salt packs more sodium into every teaspoon.

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt’s pyramid-shaped crystals cling to food and dissolve quickly, which is why chefs reach for it when seasoning by hand.