Food Grade Himalayan Salt - Coarse Grade | 3-5mm Pink Rock Salt for Cooking

The Cooking Salt That Changes Everything

This isn't table salt stripped of minerals and bleached white. This is 100% pure Himalayan pink salt exactly as it comes from the earth—hand-mined from ancient deposits in Pakistan's mountain foothills, untouched by modern processing or additives. The coarse 3-5mm crystals contain 84 trace minerals that create complexity standard salt simply cannot match.

The beautiful pink-orange color comes from iron oxide and mineral content—not dyes or artificial coloring. When you cook with this salt, you're adding the same mineral profile that's been crystallizing for over 250 million years.

Coarse Grade: Maximum Versatility

The 3-5mm crystal size—roughly peppercorn-sized—offers exceptional versatility:

Perfect for salt grinders and mills: The crystal size fits standard grinder mechanisms beautifully, allowing you to freshly grind salt over finished dishes for optimal flavor and presentation.

Ideal for cooking: Use directly in pasta water, stocks, brines, and any application where salt dissolves during cooking. The coarse crystals provide controlled seasoning—easier to gauge than fine powder.

Excellent for finishing: Sprinkle coarse crystals over finished dishes for textural crunch and visual appeal. The pink crystals add both flavor and beauty.

What Makes It Different

• 84 trace minerals: Magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, and 80+ more—creating flavor complexity beyond sodium chloride
• Naturally occurring iodine: Unlike table salt where iodine is added artificially
• Unrefined and unprocessed: No anti-caking agents, no additives, no bleaching
• Lower sodium by volume: The mineral content means less pure sodium per crystal compared to table salt
• Natural pink color: Beautiful in clear grinders and adds visual interest to dishes

Uses in Your Kitchen

• Grinders and mills: Keep filled for fresh-ground seasoning at the table
• Pasta and cooking water: Season generously for properly salted bases
• Brining meats: Turkey, pork, chicken—the minerals enhance texture and flavor
• Curing and preserving: Salmon gravlax, duck confit, pickles
• Grilling and roasting: Season proteins and vegetables before cooking
• Rimming cocktail glasses: Better flavor than standard bar salt
• Finishing dishes: The visual and textural final touch

Why Chefs Prefer Himalayan Salt

Professional and home chefs increasingly choose Himalayan salt for its clean mineral taste. Unlike table salt's harsh, one-dimensional saltiness, Himalayan salt adds complexity—enhancing flavors without overwhelming them. The trace minerals create subtle depth that makes food taste more complete, more interesting, more itself.

The coarse texture also provides better control—easier to see how much you're adding, easier to adjust seasoning gradually.

Paleo, Keto, and Whole Food Diets

This salt aligns perfectly with clean eating approaches:

• 100% natural: Nothing added, nothing removed
• Unprocessed: No industrial refining or chemical treatment
• Mineral-rich: Provides trace nutrients alongside sodium
• Vegan: Pure mineral salt with no animal products
• Non-GMO: Geological salt formed millions of years before GMOs existed

Choosing Your Size

2 lb ($12.95): Perfect for trying Himalayan salt or smaller households. Fills one large grinder multiple times.

5 lb ($19.95): Ideal for regular cooking use. Refills grinders and provides enough for frequent cooking applications. Best value per pound.

10 lb ($23.95): For frequent cooks, those who brine regularly, or households using Himalayan salt as their primary cooking salt. Exceptional value.

20 lb ($39.95): Serious home cooks, small restaurants, meal prep operations, or anyone wanting maximum value. Bulk pricing for long-term use.

Storage & Handling

Store in a cool, dry location in an airtight container. Salt doesn't expire, but moisture can cause clumping. If crystals clump in humid conditions, spread on a baking sheet and dry in a low oven (200°F) for 10-15 minutes.

The natural color may vary from batch to batch—some packages show deeper pink-orange tones, others softer peachy hues. This variation confirms authenticity and reflects the natural mineral content of different mining areas.

Product Specifications

• Grain Size: 3-5mm (coarse, peppercorn-sized crystals)
• Material: 100% pure Himalayan pink salt
• Origin: Hand-mined from Pakistan's Himalayan region
• Processing: None—natural, unrefined
• Additives: None—pure salt only
• Mineral Content: 84 trace minerals including naturally occurring iodine
• FDA Status: Food-grade approved
• Diet Compatibility: Paleo, Keto, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free

Also Available

Himalayan Salt - Fine Grade - For baking and recipes requiring quick-dissolving salt
Himalayan Salt Serving Plates - Cook and serve on pure salt
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100% Pure Himalayan Pink Salt | Hand-Mined in Pakistan | 84 Trace Minerals | FDA Approved