The gourmet choice. American Culinary Federation Seal of Approval. This salt does not supply iodide, a necessary nutrient. Natural. Since 1886. In 1886: A distinctive technique for making the world's best kosher salt was discovered. Today, over 100 years later, Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt is still grown in the same manner. Imagine salt crystallizing quietly on the surface of saltwater pools, waiting to be gathered - an age - old technique that has yet to be improved upon. When all is said and done, you're left with vastly pure, unaltered, pyramid-shaped salt crystals. It's this unique structure that helps give Diamond Crystal Salt its flavor-enhancing quality, smooth blendability and that like-no-other texture betwixt your thumb and index finger. Gourmets the world over can tell the difference. And as you'll taste for yourself, it's a delicious one. Cooking with Kosher: Why do renowned chefs swear that salt is the single most important ingredient in their kitchens? Because salt is to taste what air is to breathing. In fact, it is one of the few ingredients on earth that is actually tasted on the tongue without relying on the sense of smell. But some salt stands apart from the rest, actually enhancing food's natural flavors. The right salt texture is the difference between salty food and delicious food. In essence, great salt is great flavor. And when nothing less than the ultimate in texture and flavor will do, gourmets look no further than Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt. Kosher for Passover. Product of USA.