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Description
Pink salt is a type of mineral-rich, naturally occurring salt that gets its distinctive pink color from trace minerals and elements such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium. It is most commonly associated with the Himalayan region, where it is mined, particularly in the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan.
Characteristics:
Color: Ranges from light pink to deep reddish hues, depending on the concentration of minerals.
Texture: Available in forms such as coarse grains, fine grains, and blocks.
Composition: Contains sodium chloride (like table salt) but also up to 84 other trace elements, which contribute to its unique color and flavor.
Taste: Slightly milder and less salty than regular table salt.
Uses:
Culinary: Often used as a finishing salt or in cooking for its subtle flavor and aesthetic appeal.
Health: Marketed for its purported health benefits, including detoxification and mineral supplementation, although these claims lack significant scientific evidence.
Non-Culinary:
Salt lamps for decorative and purported air-purifying purposes.
Spa treatments like salt scrubs and salt baths.
Salt blocks for cooking or serving dishes.
Benefits:
Contains no added chemicals or anti-caking agents, making it a more natural option than heavily processed table salt.
Provides trace minerals that are abs most refined salts.
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