In article >,
"James Silverton" > wrote:

> Omelet wrote on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:51:34 -0600:
>
> >> In article >, "Ed
> >> Pawlowski" > wrote:
> > >>
> > >> "Cheryl" > wrote in message
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Except for those salts that have additives to keep it
> > >>>> from clumping. Which excludes Kosher salt: it has no
> > >>>> additives, and yes, the difference can be tasted.
> > >>>
> > >>> What about Iodine?
> > >>
> > >> Table salt usually has iodine added, but kosher salt does
> > >> not. When iodine is added, I can taste a difference on
> > >> some foods, [...]
> >>
> >> Bullshit.
> >>
> >> Cheers, Phred.
>
> > Phred, some people are sensitive to the taste of Iodine.
>
> > It's one reason I prefer farmed shrimp to gulf coast wild
> > shrimp. Not only can I taste the Iodine, I can smell it!
>
> > Same in Iodized salt.
>
> I suppose it depends on whether you dislike the smell of iodine. The
> taste of really fresh sea fish is a bit reminiscent of iodine.

But not generally overwhelming.

Texas Gulf Coast shrimp is REALLY strong with the iodine smell!
So is some iodized salt.
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