Grains of kosher salt.
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Follow the conversion formula for your product. The size of the crystals for kosher salt will vary based on manufacturer and processing. Pay attention to the size of sea salt crystal called for in the recipe. Sea salt comes as fine or coarse. The conversion will be different for fine sea salt. For standard table salt, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt would equal 1 teaspoon of regular salt.
Morton does not recommend using their kosher salt for baking except as a topping. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reports that you should not consume more than 1,500 to 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day, regardless of the variety of salt you prefer. If you suffer from high blood pressure or fall into a high-risk group, such as African-American, discuss your sodium intake with your doctor. Medically, there is no difference between kosher and sea salt.
