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Is Maldon Salt Really Worth the Extra Money for Home Cooks?

Is Maldon Salt Really Worth the Extra Money for Home Cooks?

You’ve seen it. A chef on a cooking show, arm held high, raining down what looks like delicate, glistening snowflakes onto a perfectly seared steak. You spot the distinctive black and white box in the gourmet aisle of your grocery store, pick it up, see the price, and put it right back down. For that price, it better be magic salt.

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?