The difference between refined salt and sea salt is different sources, different uses and different appearances.

1, different places of origin

The biggest difference between sea salt and refined salt is the place of origin. Generally speaking, sea salt mainly comes from seawater, while refined salt mainly comes from lake water or well water.

2. Different uses

The use of refined salt and sea salt is very different, mainly because of their different tastes. The taste of sea salt is pure and salty, and different uses of sea salt are different. It is usually sprinkled on food to increase brightness and beauty, and it is also used to add flavor to food or make desserts.

3, the appearance is different

The appearance of sea salt and refined salt is very different. Sea salt is generally very large particles, a bit like rock sugar. Its shape is very irregular and contains many impurities, while refined salt is a small white particle with a very white color, and no impurities can be seen.

Quality characteristics of sea salt

The collection of sea salt is more complicated than other salts, which can retain more trace elements in seawater, instantly stimulate and retain the original flavor of ingredients. Salty and delicious, it is mainly divided into crude salt, refined salt and flake salt, which are refined by seawater evaporation. The production process of sea salt is complex, the production cycle is long, the production cost is high, and the taste and quality are good.

The quality of sea salt varies from place to place. Hangu Salt Field is located at east longitude117-118 and 39 north latitude. This is the gold producing area of sea salt, which is suitable for drying high-quality sea salt.