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An Overview Of Himalayan Pink Salt Seasoning Titusville

By Deborah Kennedy


When it comes to eating healthy, one spice doctors always suggest giving up is sodium. While this is the case, most individuals still prefer to use sodium and other spices on food. Whether Himalayan or table salt, there has been no proof that one is healthier than the other. However, most now prefer to use Himalayan Pink Salt Seasoning Titusville.

In the case of Himalayan, it is actually halite coming from the Punjab region of Pakistan. The reason it is named Himalayan is due to the pink rich clay from which the ore was originally found in the Himalayas. As such, it should be noted that the Himalayan version sold in stores now 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.

Now, halite is mostly mined at the Khewra Mine, in the foothills of the Pakistani mountain range. The mineral, while similar to table salt actually has additional minerals which others such as sea and table do not have. In addition, while there are other minerals mined in the area, most have impurities which are not healthy enough to be used in cooking or absorbed into the physical body.

While this is the case, it should be noted that the Himalayan version also contains some impurities which is what gives the mineral the pink color. In most cases, these impurities are cleansed from the ore before it is ground and distributed around the world to be used as a seasoning. Still, it is good that individuals are made aware of the impurities should a health issue arise in the future.

There are a wide number of uses for halite in Pakistan and around the world. For, while there has been no documented proof with regards to the health benefits, many individuals suggest the seasoning does not have the same effect on water weight gain or blood pressure as table or sea versions. As a result, there is now ongoing research to prove whether or not this might actually be the case.

Blocks of the pink substance have been made into a number of household and kitchen items. These include serving dishes, baking stones, pizza stones and griddles. Many people use the griddles for cook outs in the region where the salt is derived. It is important when doing so to use the proper cleaning method associated with these items.

One of the most popular items made with halite are that of lamps which are lit with electricity or candles. For, it is rumored that the substance contained in the lamp will dispel negative energy and clean the air from pollutants inside a home or office. While this has been rumored to be the case, there is no evidence suggesting any health benefits associated with using these lamps. At the same time, whether health benefits exist or otherwise, the lamps do provide low level light while making a nice table top decoration.




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