1. a type of coarse-grained salt:North American"I recommend using kosher salt because it has more flavour than plain iodized salt"
Word Origin1920s: with reference to the use of coarse-grained salt to absorb blood when preparing meat according to the requirements of Jewish law. See kosher (adjective).
The USA term Kosher salt or kitchen salt is coarse edible salt usually without common additives such as iodine, typically used in cooking and not at the table. It consists mainly of sodium chloride and may include anticaking agents. Wikipedia
