Himalayan Pink Salt

Rural Treasures Himalayan Pink Salt is naturally replete with essential minerals. It's the purest form of salt that is ethically sourced from the one and only authentic salt mine in the Himalayan foothills called Khewra. It's pretty, it's pink, it's unrefined and it's free of all the chemicals that come with regular table salt such as anticaking agents. Sprinkle a touch of our Himalayan Pink Salt to prepare scrumptious meals.

BENEFITS

• Mineral-rich: Since our Himalayan Pink Salt is unrefined and unprocessed, it retains its natural 84 trace minerals, including iodine, iron, potassium as well as magnesium.
  

• Tasty: It has a subtle way of seasoning food without the unpleasant sharpness of common salt.
  

• Balances electrolytes: Pink salt contains different types of electrolytes viz. sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium and calcium that your body needs. They keep the body well-hydrated.
  

• Good for hypotension: One way to overcome hypotension or low blood pressure is to consume pink salt. It pulls water into the blood stream, thus bringing your blood pressure to normal levels.
  

• Low sodium salt: Himalayan Pink Salt contains lesser sodium chloride than regular table salt, making it a healthier alternative.
  

• Satisfies all your cooking needs: The subtle and clean flavour of this salt makes it the perfect seasoning for all types of cuisines and diets- Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Mediterranean, European, Italian, Keto, Vegan and more!
  

• Top choice even in Ayurveda: Ayurvedic texts like the Charak Samhita call Sendha namak or Saindhava lavana (rock salt) as the best of salts as it is believed to alleviate the Tridoshas. Our pink salt is made from rock salt that is crushed and hence, carries similar properties.
  

• Soothes cramps and aches: The benefits and uses of this pink salt go beyond dietary. Owing to its miner-rich formula, saltwater baths with Himalayan pink salt can help ease muscle and joint aches and pains.

HOW TO USE

• For culinary purposes: Use this salt as you would regular table salt. 
• To boost energy: Mix a pinch of salt with water and a teaspoon of honey. 
• For salt gargle: Mix a 1/4 teaspoon of this salt with warm water and gargle. Refrain from performing salt gargling if there are lesions in your throat.
• For a detoxing bath salt: Take 1 cup of this salt and add 10 to 15 drops of your favorite essential oil in your bath water.
  
• For a foot soak: Dissolve 3 tablespoons of this salt in 1-2 litres of hot water and soak your legs in it. You can add magnesium flakes if required.
  
• For aromatherapy: Mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of this salt with 8 to 10 drops of essential oil.
  
  Note : Once opened, transfer the salt into an air tight container.

FAQ

• WHAT IS HIMALAYAN PINK SALT?

  Himalayan Pink Salt is the salt mined from the foothills of the Himalayas. It is a light to dark pink coloured salt that is available in both, crystal as well as powdered form.

• HOW IS HIMALAYAN PINK SALT MADE?

  Himalayan Pink Salt is not made. It was naturally formed more than 40 million years ago on the Pakistan side of the Himalayas. Today, it is mined by hand from that region and sent out as rock salt. We manually crush it to prepare a powder suitable for everyday cooking.

• WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HIMALAYAN PINK SALT?

  Himalayan pink salt has versatile benefits. It is pure and chemical-free. Its subtle flavour seasons all types of food perfectly without the unpleasant saltiness. It is a low sodium salt compared to common salt. In fact, it contains a wide range of trace minerals like iron, magnesium and potassium. The uses of  pink salt extend to aromatherapy and pain management as well. A good foot soke in salt water is said to relieve aches and pains.

• WHAT IS THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF HIMALAYAN PINK SALT?

  Himalayan Pink Salt contains 98% salt (Sodium chloride) and 2% trace minerals such as iron, iodine, potassium, magnesium, zinc etc.

• DOES HIMALAYAN PINK SALT CONTAIN IODINE?

  Himalayan Pink Salt contains iodine, albeit, not as much as iodized salt.

• WHAT IS THE TEXTURE OF THIS HIMALAYAN PINK SALT?

  Our Himalayan Pink Salt has a course texture. It varies slightly from regular salt because it is devoid of  anti-caking agents. But it still blends just as easily with food.

• WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY GRADE A HIMALAYAN PINK SALT?

  Grade A Himalayan Pink Salt is the best pink salt. It comes from the layer of Himalayan Pink rock salt with the most mineral-rich deposits. Other forms of Himalayan Pink salt are light pink and carry less minerals.

• WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF HIMALAYAN PINK SALT?

  Himalayan Pink Salt doesn't really have a fixed shelf life seeing as it was formed millions of years ago. However, it is best to consume it within 24 months of the packaging date.

• HOW DO YOU STORE IT?

  Once opened, transfer the salt into an airtight container. Store it in a cold and dry place that is away from direct sunlight.