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INGREDIENTSFINE SALTCondiment

Fine Salt

Condiment · Global

Salty flavors register at 9.0 on the taste vector, providing a clean, intense salinity. Its aroma presents a subtle marine character, while the texture of these small crystals allows for rapid integration into dishes. It is composed primarily of sodium chloride, with traces of potassium and magnesium chlorides.

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01At a glance

RoleCondiment

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

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Key compounds

Sodium-Chloride

02Pairs well with· 8

Unsalted Butter

Complementary·Fat

Bridge·Protein

Complementary·Vegetable

Shared·Vegetable

Complementary·Other

Shared·Protein

Bridge·Vegetable

Complementary·Vegetable

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

0.0

Salty

9.0

Sour

0.0

Bitter

0.0

Umami

0.0

Fat

0.0

Heat

0.0

Aroma· 0–10

Marine5.2

salt flake

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness5.0

Softness5.0

Density5.0

Fibrousness3.0

Crispness3.0

Chewiness3.0

04Aroma compounds· 1

Sodium-Chloride

05Techniques that suit it

Brine Cure Infuse Raw Finish Toast

06Common forms / preps

01

Raw

Standard crystalline state · seasoning soups, sauces, and doughs during the mixing or cooking process.

02

Infused

Fine salt blended with aromatics like herbs or citrus zest · finishing delicate seafood or roasted vegetables.

03

Powdered

Ultra-fine pulverized salt · uniform adherence to snacks, popcorn, or delicate fried items where coarse grains bounce off.

04

Toasted

Dry-heated in a pan until golden · adding a mild, nutty depth to simple vinaigrettes or finishing composed plates.

05

Cured

High-ratio application used for dehydration · preserving fish, meats, or vegetables by drawing out moisture and inhibiting bacteria.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

garlic0.52 chili_pepper0.45 black_pepper0.45 coriander0.42oil0.41msg0.40 leek0.40 white_pepper0.39

Cuisine affinity

Eastern European 0.59South Asian 0.54Mediterranean 0.52East Asian 0.48Latin American 0.46

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Fine Salt

Condiment · Use as purchased