Pink Salt commonly known as Himalayan Salt or Food Grade Salt is mined from Himalaya Mountain Range in Punjab region of Pakistan. It is the purest salt available on earth and is primarily used as food item.
Himalayan salt’s pink color is natural. It remains in its original form, uncontaminated with toxins or pollutants. As compared to table salt, pink salt is free from all artificial additives and anti-caking agents. It does not use heat treatment or refining methods to extract it; instead it is mined without explosives to preserve the natural ingredients in it.
Pink salt is chemically similar to table salt. As per analysis, Himalayan salt constitutes about 96-98% sodium chloride, with the remaining content consisting of typical minerals, most in minute quantity.
Containing all of the 84 elements found in the body, the benefits of natural Himalayan salt include:
- Regulating sleep – it naturally promotes sleep
- Regulating the water content of the body
- Promoting a healthy pH balance in the cells, particularly in the brain cells
- Promoting blood sugar health and helping to reduce the signs of aging
- In conjunction with water it is actually essential for the regulation of blood pressure
- Absorption of food particles through the intestinal tract
- Supporting respiratory health
- Promoting sinus health
- Prevention of muscle cramps
- Promoting bone strength
Its primary use is as a food additive (table salt) however it is also used as many other options like:
material for cooking;
food presentation;
decorative lamps,
floor and wall material; and
spa treatments.
This is mostly available in 5kg to 20 kg pieces.