Himalayan Pink Salt

Also Known As : Pink salt, Rock salt

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a salty taste.

Usage Tips

Himalayan pink salt can be added to snacks, salads, and drinks.
Himalayan salt can be used as a cooking or finishing salt.
It can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes.
It can be used for seasoning meat as it clings to the surface well and spreads evenly.

Common names and forms

All Natural Himalayan Pink Salt
Common Salt (Pink Salt)
Edible common Salt (Pink Salt)
Himalayan Pink Salt Granules
Himalayan Pink Salt Powder
Himalayan Salt
Iodized Pink Salt
Pink Himalayan Rock Salt
Pink Himalayan Rock Salt Powder
Pink Rock Salt
Pink Salt
Pink Salt Powder
Shivalik Pink Salt

Description

One of the purest form of salt is Himalayan Pink Salt. It is unprocessed and raw and does not contain any form of chemical components. Himalayan Pink salt is used in culinary world, therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. Salt is available in form of crystals which are off-white to lustrous pink in colour.It is available in iodized form as wel.

Health benefits

Adding himalayan pink salt to drinks and juices prevents dehydration.⁽¹⁾
Himalayan pink salt helps to balance stomach acids and fluids and balance PH levels in human body.⁽¹⁾
It helps to improve insulin sensitivity and prevents sudden blood sugar spikes.⁽²⁾
It can help activate salivary glands and improves digestion.⁽²⁾
It can be inhaled through inhaler to clean lungs and sinuses as it contains antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.⁽²⁾
It can help to flush out toxins from the body when consumed as sole water.⁽²⁾

Selection Guide

Choose dry himalayan pink salt. Avoid if it has moisture or if it is caked together. Choose himalayan pink salt in fine-powdered form. Make sure it is pure and free from dust and debris.

Note

Excessive consumption of himalayan salt can increase blood pressure levels as it is rich in sodium. Radioactive minerals in it like uranium, radium, and plutonium can also prove dangerous to the body. Chloride in it can cause malfunctioning of the kidneys and can make the body environment acidic if consumed in large amounts.⁽³⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://draxe.com/pink-himalayan-salt/

(2) https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/6-wonderful-benefits-of-himalayan-salt-the-purest-salt-on-earth-1683201

(3) https://askhealthnews.com/3375/himalayan-pink-salt-health-benefits-uses-and-side-effects/

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