"kosher salt" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kosher salts [plural]
Etymology: From its use in drawing blood out of meat as part of the process of rendering meat kosher. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} kosher salt (usually uncountable, plural kosher salts)
  1. (US) A variety of edible salt with a large grain size and usually no additives. Wikipedia link: kosher salt Tags: US, uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Seasonings Synonyms: koshering salt
    Sense id: en-kosher_salt-en-noun-AmOyKS2h Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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