Himalayan Salt (FINE) 500g

Himalayan salt is a pink-hued rock salt mined from the Punjab region of Pakistan, near the Himalayas. The fine-grain version is ground for easy use in cooking, seasoning, and wellness applications.

🌱 Nutritional Profile

• Contains sodium chloride (like regular table salt)
• Trace minerals: potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc
• The pink colour comes from iron oxide (rust-like mineral content)

💪 Health & Culinary Benefits

• Electrolyte balance: Helps maintain hydration and nerve function
• Mineral boost: Provides small amounts of essential trace minerals
• Digestive aid: Traditionally used in Ayurvedic remedies for digestion
• Culinary use: Adds flavour and visual appeal to dishes
• Bath & spa use: Dissolved in water for relaxation and skin benefits

🥗 Common Uses

• Cooking: As a healthier alternative to refined table salt
• Seasoning: Sprinkled on salads, soups, and grilled foods
• Salt sole (detox water): A traditional Ayurvedic practice with salt-infused water
• Bath salts: For relaxation and skin rejuvenation
• Salt lamps: Crystals carved into lamps, believed to purify air (though evidence is limited)

⚠️ Precautions

• Nutritionally similar to table salt—should still be consumed in moderation
• Excess intake may raise blood pressure and strain kidneys
• Trace minerals are present but in very small amounts, not enough to replace dietary sources