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What is Himalayan salt?

Himalayan salt is a type of rock salt mined from inland sources that can be hundreds of millions of years old. The salt mines are located near the Himalayas in Asia, and are mostly found in Pakistan. Himalayan salt is prized for its high mineral content, which also gives it its pink colour.

Where to buy Himalayan salt

Coarse Himalayan pink salt, £4.62/100g, olive shop
This coarse pink salt is perfect for garnishing or for grinding when needed in your own salt grinder.

East End Himalayan pink salt, £2.60/250g, Tesco
A great affordable pink salt option.

Magic Salt Himalayan pink salt, £5.84/1kg, Amazon
Never run out with this bulk bag of fine Himalayan salt.

Check out our guide to the best types of salt and how to use them in cooking

Himalayan salt recipes

Crispy salt ‘n’ pepper okra

Recreate this Indo-Chinese recipe from Soho’s chic Kolkata-inspired café, Fatt Pundit. Okra really shines when you add Himalayan pink salt to the mix.

What is Himalayan salt?

Where to buy Himalayan salt

Himalayan salt recipes

Crispy salt ‘n’ pepper okra

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