In a typical salt mine in the Himalayan mountain region, the layers of colors in the salt deposit range from pure white to deep red depending on the amount of iron in the deposit. The darker veins of Himalayan™ Salt are mined for pink salt and other salt products. The white layers are mined for use as food salt. The only difference between the white and pink Himalayan™ Salt is the level of iron.
Yes, it is 100% pure. All salt is shielded from Civilization’s Pollutants under Himalayan Mountains. It contains no chemical contaminants or additives. Nothing is added or taken away.
It contains 74 natural minerals including calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, selenium and zinc. It is required in over 300 Ayurvedic formulas.
It has no bitter notes of typical chemically processed salts. It brings out the natural flavors in dishes. When we cook with Himalayan Gourmet salt, fewer amounts are required for great tasting food.