Product Description
Himalayan salt comes from the Punjab region of Pakistan. It is largely mined by hand to this day and undergoes minimal processing. No additives are added and its color comes from the minerals it contains, not from artificial dyes.
Significance, impact:
Similar to table salt, sea salt mainly consists of sodium chloride (98%), but it also contains many other minerals. While this may seem attractive, considering the very small amount we use for manual seasoning, the amount of minerals ingested this way is almost negligible.
For those who need to watch their salt intake due to health issues, it's also not advisable to consume Himalayan salt excessively. If your doctor has recommended iodized table salt, it's better to choose that since Himalayan salt does not contain iodine (or you need to get your daily iodine intake from other sources).
Usage:
It is similar to common table salt, it has no aftertaste and dissolves similarly. It can be used for purposes other than nutrition, for example in bath salt mixtures Himalayan salt is also used.
Ingredients: halite salt