It might look pretty, but a pinch of this stuff will cost you. 100 grams of pink Himalayan salt can cost $5 to $8, up to 20 times more than generic table salt. Ouch. But why is it so expensive?

While the type of salt you use can add unique flavours to your meals the differences in health benefits are often minimal ...

Employ chunkier versions like flakey sea salt. Origin: Himalayan hails from salt deposits in the Pakistani Himalayas. Its mineral content makes it pink, which is pretty but does not add a ...

Pink Himalayan salt and white table salt have distinct origins, compositions, and health benefits. Pink Himalayan salt contains trace minerals, while white table salt is often fortified with iodine.

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN The benefits of Himalayan salt are similar to table salt. The sodium in these ...