Sunday, April 15, 2018

Himalayan Pink Salt Seasoning Titusville From Pakistan

By Deborah Kennedy


When it comes to eating healthy, one spice doctors always suggest giving up is sodium. While this is the case, most individuals still prefer to use sodium and other spices on food. Whether Himalayan or table salt, there has been no proof that one is healthier than the other. However, most now prefer to use Himalayan Pink Salt Seasoning Titusville.

The Himalayan version is actually halite, a mineral coming from a mountain range in Pakistan. The name comes from the rich pink clay from which was originally discovered in the Himalayan mountains. As such, it should be noted that while sold in stores around the world, it comes from Pakistan not the Himalayas.

Believed to have been discovered in or around 325 BC, most likely it is the oldest spice on earth. For, Alexander The Great originally discovered the ore when horses would not stop licking the rocks. Later, after sampling the rock, the rocks proved to be halite, a salty tasting mineral. While this is the case, the earliest documented records only go as far back as 1200 BC with the mineral having been discovered by the Janjua people of the time.

Now, halite is mostly mined at the Khewra Mine, in the foothills of the Pakistani mountain range. The mineral, while similar to table salt actually has additional minerals which others such as sea and table do not have. In addition, while there are other minerals mined in the area, most have impurities which are not healthy enough to be used in cooking or absorbed into the physical body.

It should be noted that it is also impurities in the pink halite which provide the reddish or beet-red color. While this is the case, usage in food has shown no issues with health concerns at this time. Still, it is important to consider thee facts when using with food or drink. If a health condition were to arise after using the salt, it is important to let health care professionals know if the salt is suspect as being related to the illness or condition.

The Himalayan version has a number of uses in Pakistan and around the world. While used to flavor food, there is no indication or evidence that it is healthier than table versions. At the same time, those whom have used it on a regular basis often report fewer issues with high blood pressure when compared to using the regular table version.

Blocks of the reddish pink ore are also being formed into cookware, dishes, cups and bake ware. After which, the products are lightly glazed with a protective coating. If and when using these items, it is important to follow the recommended cleaning methods or the salty taste could be absorbed from the products into food and drink.

One of the most popular items made with halite are that of lamps which are lit with electricity or candles. For, it is rumored that the substance contained in the lamp will dispel negative energy and clean the air from pollutants inside a home or office. While this has been rumored to be the case, there is no evidence suggesting any health benefits associated with using these lamps. At the same time, whether health benefits exist or otherwise, the lamps do provide low level light while making a nice table top decoration.




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