If you’re a relative novice, you could still have questions about which to choose.

Salt plays an important role in kitchens all over the world.

Adding flavor and acting as a plentifulsource of sodium, the common table addition serves multiple purposes.

Person salting food

Start with two common staples to stock your pantry.

However, when using Kosher salt, it’s important to note their different levels of salinity.

Once you know the salinity of your Kosher salt, you could add flaky salt to your pantry.

Different types of salt and pepper

A thicker grain than classic table salt, this variety adds some salty texture to your food.

You’ve also likely seen pink salt in higher circulation over the last decade.

With so many options and textures, it’s best to do your research before you settle on one.

However, sticking with Kosher and flaky salt will help you cover most of your cooking bases.