what's the difference between iodized salt and plain salt?

[cepmom]

besides the obvious DD18 went food shopping for me and bought plain salt vs. iodized which is what I usually have on hand. Any difference for cooking? We don't usually salt our food, just add it when necessary for cooking/baking. TIA!

 

[Christine]

It will not affect your cooking/baking. It just has no iodine (which is put in for you, not for the quality of the salt).

 

[Chuck S]

According to Wikipedia, non-iodized salt may give a "cleaner" taste in cooking, as iodine may have a slightly metallic taste. But so little salt is usually called for in a recipe, it probably doesn;t make much difference. We use iodized salt. Also iodized salt isn't Kosher, because iodine is an "additive."

But, take the Wikipedia info with "a grain of salt." Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[cepmom]

thanks Christine! Good to know my Christmas cookies won't come out wierd from plain salt

 

[LuvOrlando]

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[DawnCt1]

The Iodine in salt is meant to help prevent Iodine Deficiency Disorders in the general population. Among other things IDD causes Mental Retardation.

Here is a link http://www.tulane.edu/~icec/aboutidd.htm

And also to prevent goiter.