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Iron
8.17 mg · 45% DV target
A coarse, unrefined mineral salt mined from ancient deposits in Pakistan, valued for its distinctive rosy hue and complex finishing crunch.
Pink Himalayan salt is nutritionally similar to regular table salt and does not provide a meaningful amount of extra nutrients; research indicates that a person would need to consume more than 30 grams (approximately 6 teaspoons) daily to gain any significant mineral benefit, a level that would provide dangerous amounts of sodium .2
Unlike standard table salt, specialty salts like Himalayan pink salt are usually not iodized and provide virtually no iodine (a mineral essential for thyroid health) .89
The characteristic pink hue of this salt is linked to its mineral content, with darker-colored samples generally containing higher levels of non-sodium minerals .2
One study of pink salts available in Australia found that some samples contained levels of lead exceeding national maximum contaminant levels, though mineral composition can vary widely by source .2
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
8.17 mg · 45% DV target
146 mg · 35% DV target
38717 mg · 1683% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Keep dry to prevent clumping
Mining and long-distance transport are the primary environmental factors.
Despite its name, this salt is mined in the Punjab region of Pakistan, nearly 200 miles from the Himalayan peaks.