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Pure Himalayan pink rock salt mined from ancient deposits — 84 trace minerals, no chemicals, no processing. Available in crystal & powder form.
Himalayan pink salt is an ancient rock salt mined from the Khewra Salt Mine in the foothills of the Himalayas, in present-day Pakistan. These salt deposits are estimated to be 250 million years old, formed when ancient oceans evaporated during the Permian era and were sealed under layers of rock and volcanic lava.
The distinctive pink colour comes from natural iron oxide content. Unlike refined table salt that is chemically processed and stripped to pure sodium chloride, Himalayan rock salt retains all 84 trace minerals in their natural crystalline form — including potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium.
| Factor | Himalayan Pink Salt | Regular Table Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 250 million years old | Modern industrial product |
| Minerals | 84 trace minerals | Only NaCl (99.5%) |
| Processing | Mined and washed, no chemicals | Refined, bleached, chemically treated |
| Additives | None | Iodine, anti-caking agents |
| Colour | Natural pink/orange | Artificially white |
| Taste | Mild, complex mineral flavour | Sharp, one-dimensional |
Yes, Himalayan pink salt is naturally non-iodized. It contains 84 trace minerals in their natural form but no artificially added iodine or anti-caking chemicals.
Himalayan salt gets its pink colour from natural iron oxide (rust) content. The deeper the pink, the higher the iron content. Some crystals may also have orange or red hues from other trace minerals.
Himalayan pink salt contains 84 trace minerals compared to refined table salt which is 99.5% pure NaCl. It has no added chemicals, no bleaching agents, and no anti-caking additives.
Himalayan rock salt deposits are estimated to be 250 million years old, formed when ancient oceans evaporated during the Permian era. The salt has been preserved under layers of rock and lava.
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