Can I use kosher salt for cheese making? Yes you can.The Mad Millie Artisan Cheese Salt contains no iodine. Kosher salt doesn't contain iodine which means that it works well as a substitute. Related articles How do I make a salt brine? Can powdered milk be used to make cheese? What is different about Mad Millie Artisan Cheese Salt? What do I do with all the whey? How to Guide - Fresh Cheese