Pink Himalayan Salt 🏔️🧂 is a mineral-rich rock salt harvested from the Khewra Salt Mine in the Punjab region of Pakistan. It’s known for its pink hue, caused by trace minerals, and is often marketed as a healthier alternative to regular table salt.
🧂 Nutritional Profile (Per 1g / ~¼ tsp):
Sodium: ~368 mg 🧂
Calories: 0 kcal
Carbohydrates / Fat / Protein: 0g
Trace Minerals (in very small amounts):
Potassium 🍌
Calcium 🦴
Magnesium 💆♀️
Iron 🩸 (responsible for the pink color)
Zinc & Phosphorus 🧪
Note: The actual mineral content is minimal nutritionally, but some believe it offers health benefits due to its unrefined nature.