I think you’re misunderstanding the use. It’s a different goal from grinding spices. It’s functional. And I’ve never seen powdered salt selling anywhere in Canada. (Except for expensive artisan stuff). So, the best way to achieve it is with a grinder+rock salt. I’ve been using a simple Amazon grinder and it’s easy to use.
Powdered salt tastes different not because of a differing chemical composition, but because of its different physical nature + your tongue.
>It’s a different goal from grinding spices. It’s functional.
Or... it's an after the fact rationalization for the cargo cult!
At best this might be your goal, for whatever reason. 99% of the people who cargo cult a salt grinder don't have that reason - and regular sold salt would be 100% OK for their purposes.
Okay c'mon now, are you even trying to understand/empathize with their argument at all?
Right off the bat any real consideration will make you aware that large particles will distribute very differently from small particles of the same volume.
Additionally that large particles will be substantively different from small particles in how they interact with the toungue. Eg large particles will "burn" more due to their extreme concentration and will be effectively "hot spots" of seasoning.
From just that it would be apparent that there would be truth to the claim of substantial difference in experience when using the two forms.
I think you’re misunderstanding the use. It’s a different goal from grinding spices. It’s functional. And I’ve never seen powdered salt selling anywhere in Canada. (Except for expensive artisan stuff). So, the best way to achieve it is with a grinder+rock salt. I’ve been using a simple Amazon grinder and it’s easy to use.
Powdered salt tastes different not because of a differing chemical composition, but because of its different physical nature + your tongue.