Himalayan Edible/Gourmet Salt: Himalayan pink salt is mined from the salt beds in the Himalayan foothills. The salt beds are located in the Punjab region of Pakistan and have been preserved for millions of years. The salt that was covered by volcanic rock, ice and snow were protected from impurities and pollutants making it the purest form of salt all over the world. Himalayan edible/gourmet salt is the food grade variety of Himalayan pink salt. Himalayan edible/gourmet salt is unprocessed and retains all its nutrient value. The salt is a healthier alternative to table salt and helps to regulate blood sugar and control blood pressure. What is Himalayan edible/gourmet salt? Himalayan edible/gourmet salt is mined in large slabs from the Himalayan foothills. The slabs are washed by hand and then broken down to the required sizes. The salt is screened for heavy metal deposits. Only the purest, safest Himalayan salt is passed as food grade salt which is edible. Himalayan edible/gourmet salt has a pale pink to orange colour depending on the mineral content. The pink colour is from the iron oxide present in the salt. The salty taste of the salt is from sodium chloride. Including iron oxide and sodium chloride, Himalayan edible/gourmet salt contains 84 different trace minerals, some of which include potassium, calcium, sulphur, iodine, copper and magnesium. Himalayan edible/gourmet salt has many benefits over refined table salt and even sea salt. The salt that is mined from 5000 feet below the Himalayas is free of contaminants from pollution that makes its way into the sea. When table salt is processed, nearly all the minerals and thereby the nutrient content are stripped from the salt leaving only sodium chloride behind. Table salt is also bleached in a process that could add toxic chemicals to the salt. In comparison, Himalayan edible/gourmet salt retains its full nutrient value and has no toxic chemical added to it. The taste and flavour of the salt, when used in cooking, is also superior to table salt because of the variety of minerals present. It also has a number of health benefits that the table salt lacks. Compared to table salt, the amount of sodium per teaspoon is much lower in Himalayan edible/gourmet salt, which makes it a safer option for people suffering from high blood pressure. Health benefits of Himalayan edible/gourmet salt The health benefits include: * Improved digestion * Blood sugar regulation * Blood pressure regulation * Improved circulation * Improved and more restful sleep * Regulation of water in the body * Improved vascular health * Improved bone strength * Improved kidney and gallbladder function How to use Himalayan edible/gourmet salt: Himalayan edible/gourmet salt is used as a substitute to table salt. The salt can be used in regular cooking as well as a finishing salt. People on a low sodium diet can enjoy the taste of salt by using Himalayan edible/gourmet salt instead of table salt. It adds its own unique flavour to food because of the different minerals. Himalayan edible/gourmet salt is available as a fine powder and as coarse crystals at PEAKSALTS.