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A coarse ground salt, white or off-white in color and irregular in shape. This type of salt is used to coat the rim of a margarita glass so that the tart flavor of the beverage is enhanced by the salty taste as the drink is consumed. A piece of lime is typically rubbed around the glass rim to moisten the surface of the rim, enabling the salt to stick to the rim. The margarita is then poured into the glass to be consumed and enjoyed. Margarita salt may be flavored with lime or other fruits such as mango to add a fresher flavor to the salt.