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Why Do Chefs Obsess Over Maldon Salt Flakes?

Why Do Chefs Obsess Over Maldon Salt Flakes?

You’ve probably seen it. Maybe you were scrolling through social media and saw a chef finish a steak with a dramatic flourish, a pinch of what looked like shimmering, paper-thin diamonds. Or maybe, like a now-famous Reddit user, you opened a new box of Maldon salt from Costco and found a massive, perfectly formed, ‘big ass’ crystal that looked like it belonged in a museum.

Is Maldon Sea Salt Really Worth The High Price Tag

Is Maldon Sea Salt Really Worth The High Price Tag

You’ve seen the box. It’s that distinctive, slightly old-fashioned white and green carton sitting on the shelf, looking more expensive than the giant canisters of regular salt next to it. You pick it up, see the price, and ask the million-dollar question: Is Maldon sea salt really worth it, or is it just fancy, overpriced sodium chloride?