Pink Himalayan salt is less processed than table salt and contain trace nutrients and minerals. It may provide health benefits and can be used as an alternative to table salt.

What is Pink Himalayan Salt?

Pink Himalayan salt is harvested from the Himalayan Mountains typically in Pakistan. It’s minimally processed to provide a natural alternative to regular table salt.

What’s the difference between Pink Himalayan Salt and Table Salt?

Like table salt, pink salt is mostly comprised of sodium chloride, however, the natural harvesting process allows pink Himalayan salt to possess many other minerals and trace elements that are not found in regular table salt.

It is estimated that pink salt may contain up to 84 different minerals and trace elements. In fact, it’s these very minerals, especially iron, that give it its characteristic pink color.

Pink Salt versus Sea Salt

Sea salt is made from evaporated seawater. Like Himalayan salt, the trace minerals in it add to its look and flavor. Sea salt is also thought to have health benefits. Sea salt’s taste and texture differ depending on where it’s harvested and how it’s processed. The flavor of pink salt tends to be more consistent as most if not all pink salt available is harvested from the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan. Minerals found in sea salt can include calcium, potassium, magnesium, and occasionally zinc and iron. Himalayan salt also contains many of these same minerals but it’s iron oxide that provides its distinctive pink hue.

How can you use Pink Himalayan Salt?

Cook or eat with it, and simply used as a healthier alternative to table salt. However, you may find yourself using slightly more pink salt as the sodium content is slightly less than white table salt.

Mineral Content Comparison

Mineral	Pink Himalayan Salt	Table Salt
Calcium (mg)	1.6	0.4
Potassium (mg)	2.8	0.9
Magnesium (mg)	1.06	0.0139
Iron (mg)	0.0369	0.0101
Sodium (mg)	368	381

What are the Health Benefits of Pink Salt?

Many people claim that pink salt can provide a number of health benefits. The truth is, there has not been many case studies on the subject to support these claims and we must look at what we know about the contained trace elements.

Some of pink Himalayan salt’s commonly promoted health claims include that it can:

Excellent For Detoxification

Balances Sugar Level

Aids In Digestion

A Remedy For Respiratory Problems

Skin Benefits 

Where to buy Pink Himalayan Salt?

Pink salt is now quite common and available to purchase in just about every grocery supplier.