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Himalayan Pink Salt
Khewra Salt Mine, Punjab, Pakistan (250 million year old deposits)Available year-roundClean, mild, slightly mineral
Did You Know?
Claims that Himalayan pink salt has significantly more minerals than table salt are mostly marketing — the mineral content is about 98% sodium chloride like regular salt, with trace amounts of other minerals that would require consuming unhealthy quantities of salt to notice any effect.
Overview
Khewra Salt Mine · Available year-round · spices
Himalayan pink salt is rock salt mined from the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan. Its distinctive pink color comes from trace iron oxide. Used as a gourmet finishing salt and cooking salt with a mild, clean flavor.
Khewra Salt Mine
Origin
Available year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
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Category
Flavor Profile
Cleanmildslightly mineralsame saltiness as regular salt
Storage Tips
Indefinite shelf life in dry storage. Keep away from moisture.
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How to Cook with Himalayan Pink Salt
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Use as finishing salt on salads, meats, eggs, chocolate desserts. Use in salt slabs for cooking. Generally interchangeable with sea salt in recipes.
Best Pairings
steakchocolatesaladeggsvegetablesbreadfish
Substitutes
Sea salt, kosher salt, fleur de sel (all interchangeable for most uses)
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Himalayan Pink Salt
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0
carbs
0
fiber
0
sodium
38% DV per 1/4 tsp
protein
0
calories
0
Quick Facts
Categoryspices
OriginKhewra Salt Mine, Punjab, Pakistan (250 million year old deposits)
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Same as any salt — sodium for electrolyte balance. Trace minerals (calcium, potassium, magnesium) present in tiny amounts. Not nutritionally superior to regular salt.
Himalayan Pink Salt Photos
6 photos showcasing Himalayan Pink Salt in its many forms
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Himalayan Pink Salt
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OriginKhewra Salt Mine
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Cleanmildslightly mineralsame saltiness as regular salt
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