Health Facts: Did You Know About The 5 Types Of Salt?

The body demands more salt than we actually put in our food. There are many types of salt and each has its own qualities. Let us know which variety of salt is more beneficial for our health.

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Starting with the very obvious, the absence of salt in the food reduces the food's taste. Salt is a necessity for our meals and it is equally important for our body as well. But did you know that there are different types of salt? Today we will discuss 5 different types of salt which can prove to be good for our health.

Table salt

It is considered to be one of the most easily available and most commonly used salt. This salt is finely grounded. And most of the table salt comes with iodine added to it. This compensates for the lack of iodine in our body, as well as protects us from the thyroid. Table salt is considered essential for the development of a child's brain.

Black salt

Black salt is also called 'kala namak' locally. Spices, charcoal, seeds and tree bark are used in this variant of salt. It helps in relieving flatulence, constipation, acidity and abdominal cramps.

Rock salt

Rock salt, locally known as 'sendha namak', is mostly used for worship purpose. Rock salt is also called Himalayan pink salt. The consumption of rock salt maintains a healthy blood sugar level and reduces muscle pains.

Sea salt

Sea salt does not dissolve very easily. It has a grainy texture that stays like this for a long time. The reason behind its increasing demand is believed to be that it is low in sodium and high in iodine.

Smoked salt

Smoked salt is placed on a wooden layer and placed at very low temperatures to get smokey flavours and aroma. This salt is used in dishes that require smoked flavors.