Rock salt was used in ancient Egypt to preserve mummies and was in use in ancient China as well. In ancient Greece it would be used as …show more content…
The large crystals keep it from dissolving as quickly as finer-grained salts, which can result in it being perceived as not being as salty.
Note that there are many different types of rock salt. Himalayan pink salt is one type, and black salt (also from the Himalayas) is another. The latter has a deep sulfurous smell, which can be an asset in spice blends like chaat masala.
Health Benefits of Rock Salt
Rock salt has many minerals in very small amounts. Even so, its nutritional value is essentially the same as ordinary table salt and sea salt. All three consist almost entirely of sodium chloride. Sodium is important for health in that it has benefits such as helping your muscles and nerves to function properly.
As with table salt, it is important to limit your consumption of rock salt. Diets that are high in sodium are associated with high blood pressure and heart disease.
Salt is thought to benefit health in a number of ways, such as:
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