What is Himalayan salt?
Meaning of Himalayan salt:
Himalayan salt is mined from the mountains of Punjab region of Pakistan. The salt is from the sea, but it is the sea that existed millions of years ago in the Cretaceous and Permian periods. The sea became land and the water evaporated leaving the salt deposits on the land that is now mined. Minerals other than sodium chloride include chromium, copper, zinc, iron and lead. Analysis of Himalayan rock salt revealed 10 different properties. Salt also contains magnesium, potassium, calcium and sulfate.
Extraction of Himalayan salt:
There is no need to separate the salt from the water because the water evaporated millions of years ago. This means digging the salt out of the mountains where it gets stuck. Traditional methods used by miners to remove salt. The main mine is located in the town of Khewra in the province of Punjab.
Colors and granules Himalayan salt:
The color of the salt grains is usually pink or red due to the presence of oxides, but it can also be white. Himalayan salt crystals are very dry and the grains are usually larger than those of table salt. Himalayan salt dissolves quickly and can be used in cooking situations where rapid release of salt is required.
Uses of Himalayan salt:
Himalayan salt can be used as a seasoning, but it must first be refined to remove impurities such as lead and copper. Bricks and ceramics are made from the salt slabs. The lamp is also made of salt by placing the lamp in a hollow block of Himalayan salt. Salt is also used as bath salts and in many other industries.
What is sea salt?
Definition of sea salt:
Sea salt is salt produced by evaporating sea water. Like all salt, the main ingredient is sodium chloride. However, the content of non-sodium chloride foods varies. This is due to the large changes in food that occur from one part of the world to another. For example, sea salt can contain amounts of lava if mined in a volcanically active region such as Hawaii.
Sea salt extraction:
Sea salt is extracted using salt evaporation plates (ponds) and modern methods. The pot is shallow, the lake is very big. The pool is intentionally large and shallow to slow the rate of evaporation of the water from the salt.
Color of sea salt:
The color of sea salt can vary from gray to pink to black and even green. It depends on where it is created. This is due to the influence of other substances in the sea, such as clay and algae. These grains are larger and coarser than those found in regular table salt, table salt is usually refined and sometimes treated with chemicals to ensure its white color. In addition, the table salt may have additional items, such as additional workers to prevent the grain from joining together. Sea salt crystals are usually wet, more so than Himalayan salt. Sea salt crystals do not dissolve quickly, so they can be removed from the face during use.
Uses of sea salt:
Sea salt, if untreated, is generally considered healthier than table salt. This is very important for good health. However, there is no evidence that this salt is healthier than regular salt. Some connoisseurs consider sea salt better than table salt. This is because less grain needs to be used, and the difference in the food gives a little difference.
Summary:
- Both sea salt and Himalayan salt grains are larger than table salt.
- Sea salt is a different color than Himalayan salt because it is mined from different places around the world.
- Sea salt is extracted using evaporation pans, while Himalayan salt is extracted using traditional mining methods.
- Sea salt granules are more moist than Himalayan salt granules.
- Sea salt granules also do not dissolve as quickly as Himalayan salt granules.
