Iodized or non-iodized salt??

[Alchase]

Actually the studies showed by increasing the amount of Iodine by double the amount the US uses, substantially decreases thyroid problems, Goiter, and lymphatic filariasis. Many countries add double what the US use.

KC is correct, if you use house salt (iodized) you have to adjust the quantity accordingly, because it is "saltier" lol

[NRA4LIFE]

You can buy canning/pickling salt in any grocery store.  Comes in a green box versus blue.

[Hunterman]

Been using iodized salt for too long to remember.  Canning, smoking,  and everyday use. Have never noticed any difference in taste of anything. Use what ever salt you have.

Hunterman(Tony)

[jagermiester]

Sorry but I think you guys are all off the mark it has nothing to do with taste. It has everything to do with keeping the fish firm or breaking the meat down. I do not know if it is true but I was told that iodized salt will toughen the meat. I must admit though that I have never noticed a difference. 

[HORSEPOWER]

I know for fermenting vegetables you don't want to use iodized salt because it inhibits the growth of the beneficial bacteria.

[Kc_Kracker]

Sorry but I think you guys are all off the mark it has nothing to do with taste. It has everything to do with keeping the fish firm or breaking the meat down. I do not know if it is true but I was told XXX

so we have scientific facts and you tell us were wrong "I do not know if it is true, but I was told"

omg this is funny shht 

[Cap.Silver]

KC I just bought the rounded box salt at Albertsons on sale for 25c/ either non or iodine salt (don't know what weight - its about 5"tall and 3" diameter )

[Bean Counter]

*tag* 

[stevemiller]

you can buy feed salt 50 pounds at any feed store for about 6 dollars non iodized.i just bought one yesterday.for hides.

[Kc_Kracker]

feed salt has a high content of "animal protein" meaning ground up rats and bugs, not cooking with that sorry 

[Heredoggydoggy]

Years ago, you used to see a lot of older people with a "goiter" in their neck area precisely because nothing in their area contained iodine.  Now that salt is "iodized", goiters are seldom seen.  A while back, a friend of mine asked why salt was iodized, and I had to tell him.  And he's over 70 years old, and lived in Washington all his life, so it must not have been a problem here.  If I recall, it was mostly a problem in the Midwestern States.  I have seen many recipes that call for non-iodized salt, so it must have some effect in cooking... 

[stevemiller]

feed salt has a high content of "animal protein" meaning ground up rats and bugs, not cooking with that sorry 

lol nope me niether,was thinking with eggs for fishing and stuff like that.i use it for brine and for tanning.

[jagermiester]

Sorry but I think you guys are all off the mark it has nothing to do with taste. It has everything to do with keeping the fish firm or breaking the meat down. I do not know if it is true but I was told XXX

so we have scientific facts and you tell us were wrong "I do not know if it is true, but I was told"

omg this is funny shht 

What scientific facts do you have?  I talked to the guy who told me that and he has been making sausage is whole life. He will not use iodized salt because if you put it in a glass of water it will not dissolve as easily. He also believes that iodized salt toughens the meat it comes in contact with. He is not a scientist and neither am I but this old German guy makes some of the best sausage and cured meat I have ever had.

[Alchase]

There is no taste difference between iodized and non-iodized table salt.
The only benefit of using "Pickling Salt" over table salt (iodized) while pickling is color. Iodized salt tends to turn pickled foods darker, which some people do not prefer.
There have been hundreds of scientific tests of Iodized salt vs non-iodized salt.
Not one has confirmed a taste difference, even while cooking.
Qoting myself here, I know bad form

Actually the studies showed by increasing the amount of Iodine by double the amount the US uses, substantially decreases thyroid problems, Goiter, and lymphatic filariasis. Many countries add double what the US use.

That is correct, doubling the Iodine level would a benefit with no known disadvantage or side affects.