Pink salt or pink Himalayan salt has become a popular alternative to regular table salt because it's more eco-friendly and affordable. It has a lot of the same properties as table salt. These include the ability to reduce blood pressure and inhibit the formation of clots that can cause strokes. Himalayan salt comes from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains, where the weather is freezing for most of the year.
The pink Himalayan salt mined in the foothills is mined primarily from areas near the lakes and rivers. Salt is then forced underground through intense pressure and high temperatures. It is then layered along and inside the earth to make fine pinkish powder. As it is mined, the salt grinders used to process the salt become very hot, and then they cool on their way out. This forces any moisture, such as from moisture in the air, to evaporate into the air thus drying the salt before it even gets to a salt mill to be purified.
When pink himalayan salt goes through this filtering process, no mineral residues are left behind. This is because the pink Himalayan salt does not contain any trace minerals. This is because these minerals would react with the air and cause it to be insoluble. Mineral ions are the key to salt's cleansing properties. Salt can only be truly effective when it has been processed using ionic brine water mineral systems. These brine water mineral systems filter out all the pollutants and trace minerals in the surrounding environment.
Ionic brine water mineral systems also remove any odours caused by sewage, water, or other impurities in the air. All weillicke salts have been treated with iodine that reacts chemically with the organic trace minerals found in the rock salt. In this way, it purifies salt to make it crystal clear and safe to use. According to the Salt Institute, one pound of pink salt is equal to about one million gallons of water. This means that pink salt is about 100 times cleaner than ordinary table salt.
Pink salt is used to season and make food products such as breads, meat products, vegetables, crackers, and cookies. The US Department of Agriculture declares that kosher salt is a salt that meet the highest standards of the four traditional forms of salt used in the US (table salt, tin salt, and salt chloride). According to the US Dietary Guidelines, kosher salt is a "nutritional standard for daily use". This means that only kosher salts are allowed to be used on food in the US. Pink salt is allowed on the same list, but it is not certified as Kosher salt.
Pink Himalayan salt contains a high concentration of iodine and manganese and is rich in B vitamins, which are said to be essential for optimal health. Dr. David E. Olson, director of the New York State Department of Health, said "It's very important to eat a diet that is rich in nutrients, including those that are important to our bodies, such as vitamin D, selenium, potassium, magnesium, and iodine. Consuming foods that are deficient in these minerals may lead to the development of certain conditions, such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and some types of cancer".
Rosemary and thyme, two herbs commonly seen in Italian cooking, have antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and antiseptic properties, says Neil. The combination of these two herbs promotes a wide range of flavour from buttery, salty, peppery to sweet, herbal, and spicy. Pink Himalayan salt contains 40% of salt needed for bouzari, a traditional Middle Eastern appetizer made with bread dough cooked in olive oil, red wine, and fresh vegetables. Lemon balm is sometimes added to pink salts to make them less sour, it also helps eliminate common taste defects in food, such as garlic and onions.
To further enhance the flavour, aroma, and nutritional value of the food, various gemstones such as amethyst, citrine, and aquamarine are often added. Artificial colours and flavours are sometimes used to make pink salt more appealing to consumers. Although artificial colourings are usually harmless, it is recommended that artificial colours and flavours are avoided if possible to avoid causing health problems such as eczema and dermatitis. Himalayan salt has been used since ancient times as an important natural dietary supplement and for medicinal purposes and is now available in stores worldwide.
