Thursday, March 29, 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.

In the case of Himalayan, it is actually halite coming from the Punjab region of Pakistan. The reason it is named Himalayan is due to the pink rich clay from which the ore was originally found in the Himalayas. As such, it should be noted that the Himalayan version sold in stores now 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.

In fact, the mineral gets the deep reddish-beet color due to impurities in the rock from which it is mined. While this is the case, the substance has been approved as safe by a number of food and drug administrations. Still, it is important that individuals know this is the case. For, should there be health issues after eating or using the salt with drinks, health officials need be contacted immediately, especially if it is believed the substance played any role in the illness.

There are a wide number of uses for halite in Pakistan and around the world. For, while there has been no documented proof with regards to the health benefits, many individuals suggest the seasoning does not have the same effect on water weight gain or blood pressure as table or sea versions. As a result, there is now ongoing research to prove whether or not this might actually be the case.

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.

Himalayan salt lamps and candle holders have become quite popular decor in households around the world. Both items have been rumored to work as natural air cleaners removing dust, smoke and pollutants from the air. While this is the case, there has been no official proof of this being the case. Regardless, these candle holders and lamps often make a beautiful addition to any room of the home.




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