Himalayan Pink Rock Salt Contains Over 80 Minerals
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Himalayan Pink Rock Salt is harvested from the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range in Northern Pakistan. Formed over millions of years, the salt has been infused with over 80 minerals and trace elements as it crystallised within ancient geological formations.
We sell Pink Himalayan Rock Salt in two forms — coarse and fine — available on our Himalayan Pink Rock Salt product page.
With the continued and widely publicised polluting of our planet’s oceans, high-altitude rock salt is quickly gaining notoriety as a clean and pure source of salt. Formed over millennia, it absorbs a plethora of minerals and elements in concentrations determined by the geology of the surrounding rock.
Listed below is the full mineral analysis of Himalayan Rock Salt.
| 84 MINERALS HIMALAYAN PINK SALT | CONCENTRATION per 100g |
| Hydrogen | 0.30 g/kg |
| Lithium | 0.40 g/kg |
| Beryllium | <0.01 ppm |
| Boron | <0.001 ppm |
| Carbon | <0.001 ppm |
| Nitrogen | 0.024 ppm |
| Oxygen | 1.20 g/kg |
| Flouride | <0.1 g/kg |
| Sodium | 382.61 g/kg |
| Magnesium | 0.16 g/kg |
| Aluminium | 0.661 ppm |
| Silicon | <0.1 g/kg |
| Phosphorus | <0.10 ppm |
| Sulfur | 12.4 g/kg |
| Chloride | 590.93 g/kg |
| Potassium | 3.5 g/kg |
| Calcium | 4.05 g/kg |
| Scandium | <0.0001 ppm |
| Titanium | <0.001 ppm |
| Vanadium | 0.06 ppm |
| Chromium | 0.05 ppm |
| Manganese | 0.27 ppm |
| Iron | 38.9 ppm |
| Cobalt | 0.60 ppm |
| Nickel | 0.13 ppm |
| Copper | 0.56 ppm |
| Zinc | 2.38 ppm |
| Gallium | <0.001 ppm |
| Germanium | <0.001 ppm |
| Arsenic | <0.01 ppm |
| Selenium | 0.05 ppm |
| Bromine | 2.1 ppm |
| Rubidium | 0.04 ppm |
| Ytterbium | <0.001 ppm |
| Zirconium | <0.001 ppm |
| Niobium | <0.001 ppm |
| Molybdenum | 0.01 ppm |
| Technetium | unstable artificial isotope |
| Ruthenium | <0.001 ppm |
| Rhodium | <0.001 ppm |
| Palladium | <0.001 ppm |
| Silver | 0.031 ppm |
| Cadmium | <0.01 ppm |
| Indium | <0.001 ppm |
| Tin | <0.01 ppm |
| Antimony | <0.01 ppm |
| Tellurium | <0.001 ppm |
| Iodine | <0.1 g/kg |
| Cesium | <0.001 ppm |
| Barium | 1.96 ppm |
| Lanthan | <0.001 ppm |
| Cerium | <0.001 ppm |
| Praseodymium | <0.001 ppm |
| Neodymium | <0.001 ppm |
| Promethium | unstable artificial isotope |
| Samarium | <0.001 ppm |
| Europium | <3.0 ppm |
| Gadolinium | <0.001 ppm |
| Terbium | <0.001 ppm |
| Dysprosium | <4.0 ppm |
| Holmium | <0.001 ppm |
| Erbium | <0.001 ppm |
| Thulium | <0.001 ppm |
| Lutetium | <0.001 ppm |
| Hafnium | <0.001 ppm |
| Tantalum | 1.1 ppm |
| Wolfram | <0.001 ppm |
| Rhenium | <2.5 ppm |
| Osmium | <0.001 ppm |
| Iridium | <2.0 ppm |
| Platinum | 0.47 ppm |
| Gold | <1.0 ppm |
| Mercury | <0.03 ppm |
| Thallium | 0.06 ppm |
| Lead | 0.10 ppm |
| Bismuth | <0.10 ppm |
| Polonium | <0.001 ppm |
| Astat | <0.001 ppm |
| Francium | <1.0 ppm |
| Radium | <0.001 ppm |
| Actinium | <0.001 ppm |
| Thorium | <0.001 ppm |
| Protactinium | <0.001 ppm |
| Uranium | <0.001 ppm |
| Neptunium | <0.001 ppm |
| Plutonium | <0.001 ppm |
Himalayan Pink Rock Salt: Over 80 Minerals and Their Roles
Himalayan pink rock salt has gained worldwide popularity not just for its striking colour but for its mineral composition. While the majority of it is sodium chloride (around 98%), the remaining 2% consists of trace minerals that give it its characteristic pink colouration and subtle flavour differences from refined white table salt.
What Is Himalayan Pink Rock Salt?
Himalayan rock salt is mined from ancient salt deposits in the Punjab region of Pakistan, near the Himalayan mountains. The deposits formed around 250 million years ago when prehistoric seas evaporated, leaving behind vast mineral-rich salt beds that were later compressed by tectonic activity into the rock we mine today.
Unlike regular table salt, Himalayan rock salt is unprocessed and free from additives, retaining its natural trace mineral content intact.
The Key Minerals in Himalayan Pink Salt
The following minerals are among the most notable present in meaningful concentrations. These are trace amounts — they do not significantly replace dietary mineral intake but contribute to the salt’s distinctive character:
| Mineral | Role in the body |
|---|---|
| Potassium | Contributes to normal muscle function and normal blood pressure |
| Magnesium | Contributes to normal muscle function, normal energy-yielding metabolism, and bone maintenance |
| Calcium | Contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth |
| Iron | Contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and normal energy-yielding metabolism — iron also gives Himalayan salt its pink colour |
| Zinc | Contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the maintenance of normal skin |
These roles reflect established nutritional science for each mineral. The concentrations in Himalayan salt are trace amounts and should not be considered a primary dietary source of any of these nutrients.
Why People Choose Himalayan Rock Salt
- Unrefined and additive-free: Free from the anti-caking agents and additives found in most table salt.
- Electrolyte minerals present: Contains potassium and magnesium — the key electrolytes involved in fluid balance and muscle function. These minerals are discussed in the context of bioelectricity and cellular signalling in our post on bioelectricity and ancient energy systems.
- Distinctive flavour: The mineral content contributes a subtly different flavour profile compared to standard refined salt.
- Clean origin: Mined from high-altitude geological deposits formed before modern industrial pollution.
How to Use Himalayan Rock Salt
Cooking and Seasoning
Use Himalayan rock salt exactly as you would any other salt. It works in everything from soups and stews to grilled vegetables and finishing dishes. The coarse grain is particularly suited to grinding fresh over food; the fine grain is convenient for cooking and baking.
Salt Baths
Adding Himalayan rock salt to warm bathwater is a long-standing traditional practice. The warm water with dissolved minerals creates a pleasant bathing experience. This is a traditional use rather than a medically proven treatment.
Homemade Skincare
Mixing Himalayan rock salt with a carrier oil such as coconut oil makes a natural exfoliating scrub. The granules remove dead skin cells mechanically while the oil conditions the skin.
Himalayan Rock Salt vs Table Salt
Regular table salt is heavily processed: the natural minerals are removed in refinement, and anti-caking agents and iodine are typically added back in. Himalayan pink rock salt is unrefined, retaining its trace mineral content exactly as formed. Both contain similar levels of sodium per gram, so Himalayan salt should be used in the same quantities and with the same moderation as any other salt.
FAQs
Is Himalayan rock salt healthier than table salt?
Himalayan salt is less processed and retains its natural trace minerals. Both contain similar sodium content per gram and should be used in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Can you make a sole solution with Himalayan rock salt?
Some people dissolve Himalayan pink salt in water to make a mineral-rich solution. This is a traditional practice, distinct from medical hydration treatment.
Where to Buy
Our Himalayan Pink Rock Salt is available in both coarse and fine grades as part of our whole foods range. For more on the nutritional density of natural whole foods and how minerals compare across different sources, our guide to antioxidant foods and ORAC values puts minerals and micronutrients in broader context.
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