Pink Himalayan Salt

Pink Himalayan Salt is a type of rock salt mined from the Khewra Salt Mine in the Himalayan mountains of Pakistan. It gets its distinctive pink color from trace minerals like iron oxide. It is primarily composed of sodium chloride, similar to table salt, but contains small amounts of other minerals.

Manufacturers add Pink Himalayan Salt primarily as a seasoning and flavor enhancer in a wide range of foods. It is also used as a preservative, helping to extend the shelf life of certain products. You can find it in snacks like popcorn and chips, as well as in seasoning mixes and marinades.

Pink Himalayan Salt is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA, as its main component is sodium chloride. Like all forms of salt, it contributes to daily sodium intake, and the FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. While some claims suggest unique health benefits due to its trace mineral content, scientific evidence does not support that these small amounts provide significant health advantages over regular salt. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride and set an acceptable daily intake, recognizing its essential role in the diet.