An Overview Of Himalayan Pink Salt Seasoning Titusville

By Deborah Kennedy


In most cases, doctors recommend a diet that is low in sodium. While Himalayan Pink Salt Seasoning Titusville is often thought to be a healthier option than table salt, there is no evidence to this being the case. Still, there are numerous people now using the pink version as an alternative to the table version.

The Himalayan version comes from a mineral known as halite. The mineral actually comes form the Punjab area which is a mountain range in Pakistan. Halite is a dark reddish-beet color and is why the color pink has been associated with the name of the seasoning. As such, it should be noted that while stores around the world sell the seasoning as Himalaya pink salt or seasoning, it comes from Pakistan not the Himalayas.

The first known discovery of halite dates back to the time of Alexander The Great. It is reported that after horses would not stop licking rocks during a break, Alexander wanted to know why and thus, took a piece of the rock and took a taste. After which, it was discovered that the ore could be mined and used for flavoring.

Mostly now mined in the foothills of the Pakastani Salt Range system, the mineral has become quite popular all over the world. Chemically, halite is much like the table version when it comes to the salty taste. Whereas, there are other salty tasting minerals mined in the area which are not healthy to eat due to the lack of purification.

In fact, the mineral gets the deep reddish-beet color due to impurities in the rock from which it is mined. While this is the case, the substance has been approved as safe by a number of food and drug administrations. Still, it is important that individuals know this is the case. For, should there be health issues after eating or using the salt with drinks, health officials need be contacted immediately, especially if it is believed the substance played any role in the illness.

The Himalayan salt has a number of uses of Pakistan and around the world. While mostly used to flavor food, it is important to remember that there is no evidence or indication that the substance is any healthier than the table version. At the same time, there are people all over the world using this version which claim that halite has less effect on blood pressure or water weight gain than the table version.

Other uses of halite include, blocks being made into a number of household and kitchen items. For example, griddles, pizza stones, baking stones, bowls and plates. In most cases, there is a glaze which protects food and drink from absorbing the salty taste. As such, when using these items, it is important to follow the cleaning instructions associated with each.

Himalayan salt lamps and candle holders have become quite popular decor in households around the world. Both items have been rumored to work as natural air cleaners removing dust, smoke and pollutants from the air. While this is the case, there has been no official proof of this being the case. Regardless, these candle holders and lamps often make a beautiful addition to any room of the home.




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