Pink Sea Salt

Pink sea salt is a type of salt harvested from ancient sea beds, often from regions like the Himalayas. Its distinctive pink color comes from trace minerals, primarily iron oxide. Like other salts, it is mainly composed of sodium chloride.

Manufacturers use pink sea salt primarily as a flavor enhancer and seasoning in a wide variety of foods. It is also sometimes chosen for its aesthetic appeal or perceived mineral content in products such as baked goods, snacks, and beverages.

Pink sea salt, like other forms of salt (sodium chloride), is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Excessive intake of sodium, regardless of its source, can contribute to high blood pressure; the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride. While pink sea salt contains trace minerals, the amounts are very small and do not significantly contribute to daily nutritional needs.