Ingredient:Himalayan salt
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Himalayan salt is a type of rock salt (halite) heavily marketed for its striking, aesthetic pinkish tint. The color is caused by trace mineral impurities within the crystal structure, primarily iron oxide (rust). Functionally and nutritionally, it acts very similarly to standard table and sea salt.
Origin
Despite the name, Himalayan salt is not mined from the high peaks of the Himalayas. It is almost entirely extracted from the Khewra Salt Mine, located in the Punjab region of Pakistan, situated in the foothills of the Salt Range hill system. The salt deposits here date back hundreds of millions of years to a massive prehistoric, evaporated inland sea.
Nutritional Information
Values based on a standard 100g (3.5 oz) serving of Himalayan salt.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal |
| Sodium | ~38,000 mg |
Culinary Uses
- Used beautifully as a coarse finishing salt for visual presentation on light-colored dishes.
- Sold as large, solid slabs that can be heated on a grill or stove to sear meats, or chilled to serve sashimi.
- Functionally used in grinders to season everyday dishes.
