• The Khewra Salt Mine (Punjabi, Urdu: کھیوڑہ نمک کان), also known as Mayo Salt Mine, is the world's second largest salt mine, located in Khewra, Punjab, Pakistan. (wikipedia.org)
  • After India-Pakistan war in 1965, the WPIDC took over the administration of salt mines and in 1974, the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation took over the mine, which still remains the largest source of salt in the country, producing more than 350,000 tons per annum of about 99% pure halite. (wikipedia.org)
  • Khewra Salt Mine located in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan. (paktourismportal.com)
  • The Khewra Salt Mine (or Mayo Salt Mine) is located in Khewra, north of Pind Dadan Khan, an administrative subdivision of Jhelum District, Punjab Region, Pakistan, which rises from the Indo-Gangetic Plain. (pakistaninfo.com)
  • Himalayan salt is rock salt ( halite ) mined from the Punjab region of Pakistan. (wikipedia.org)
  • Himalayan salt is mined from the Salt Range mountains, [1] the southern edge of a fold-and-thrust belt that underlies the Pothohar Plateau south of the Himalayas in Pakistan . (wikipedia.org)
  • [6] The salt is mostly mined at the Khewra Salt Mine in Khewra, Jhelum District , Punjab, Pakistan, which is situated in the foothills of the Salt Range hill system between the Indus River and the Punjab Plain . (wikipedia.org)
  • Geographically close to China, in the area that would become modern-day Pakistan, a different kind of salt with a much older history was discovered and traded. (historycooperative.org)
  • The ancient Macedonian ruler and conqueror was recorded resting his army in the Khewra region of what is now northern Pakistan. (historycooperative.org)
  • Today, the Khewra salt mine in Pakistan is the second largest in the world and famous for producing culinary pink rock salt and Himalayan salt lamps. (historycooperative.org)
  • Himalayan salt is hand-extracted from the Khewra Salt Mines located in the Himalayas mountain ranges that fall in Punjab, a province in Pakistan. (newstarget.com)
  • Having a complete inventory of the soil bacteria from different saline environments in Pakistan will help in the discovery of potential inoculants for crops growing on salt-affected land. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Khewra Salt Mines is a salt mine located in Khewra, Jhelum, District, Punjab in Pakistan, about 160 kilometers (99 mi) from Islamabad and 260 kilometers (160 mi) from Lahore. (hnh.ru)
  • Pink Himalayan salt is a pink-colored salt extracted from the Khewra Salt Mine, which is located near the Himalayas in Pakistan. (cellphoneforums.net)
  • Himalayan pink salt is a naturally pink coloured variety of salt that is mined in Pakistan near the Himalayan Mountains of South Asia. (cellphoneforums.net)
  • Indian black salt has been used for hundreds of years in Asian countries surrounding the Himalayan mountains, such as India, Nepal and Pakistan. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • Primarily mined at the Khewra salt mine in Pakistan, this is cut by hand from large salt walls formed 5,000 ft below the Himalayan range. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • According to historians, people have been extracting salt from Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan for over 5000 years. (theonlinevoyage.com)
  • There is a mosque, a model of Minar-e-Pakistan (Pakistan Tower), Shish Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) a post office, a restaurant and stalls selling decoration pieces created out of salt rocks. (wademagazine.com)
  • The salt, which often has a pinkish tint due to trace minerals, is primarily used as a food additive to replace refined table salt , but is also used for cooking and food presentation, decorative lamps, and spa treatments. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is also used to make "salt lamps" that radiate a pinkish or orangish hue, manufactured by placing a light source within the hollowed-out interior of a block of Himalayan salt. (wikipedia.org)
  • [14] Salt lamps can be a danger to pets, who may suffer salt poisoning after licking them. (wikipedia.org)
  • Salt lamps are considered natural air ionizers. (shamansmarket.com)
  • Over time, Himalayan salt lamps have become a health trend and are referenced as a natural treatment to improve the health of patients with respiratory problems like pneumonia and chronic bronchitis, as explained by Dr. John Mark, clinical professor of pediatric pulmonary medicine at Stanford University in California. (newstarget.com)
  • When used in hospital and clinic environments, such as a waiting room, salt lamps can create an atmosphere of relaxation. (hnh.ru)
  • These lamps are good for bars, clubs, casinos, coffee shops and places where smoking is prevalent, as salt lamps reduce lingering smoke residue. (hnh.ru)
  • Salt lamps are also used in color therapy (chromo therapy). (hnh.ru)
  • Hello, We are basically Manufacturers and Exporters of Himalayan Edible Salts, Bath Salts, Salt Inhalers and Salt products such as lamps, tiles, block, bricks and many more. (hnh.ru)
  • Himalayan salt lamps have become a growing trend in interior design and wellness. (penntybio.com)
  • Originating in the salt mines located in the majestic Himalayan mountains, these lamps are hand-cut from blocks of salt crystals and radiate a warm, soothing glow. (penntybio.com)
  • Himalayan salt lamps are made from pure salt crystals that are millions of years old and naturally contain small amounts of essential minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. (penntybio.com)
  • Salt lamps purify the air with the power of hygroscopy. (penntybio.com)
  • Salt Lamps and Other decorative products. (rizcom-intl.com)
  • This geological formation consists of crystalline halite intercalated with potash salts, overlain by gypsiferous marl and interlayered with beds of gypsum and dolomite with infrequent seams of oil shale that accumulated between 600 and 540 million years ago. (wikipedia.org)
  • This geological formation consists of a basal layer of crystalline halite, which is intercalated with potash salts. (wikipedia.org)
  • According to the figures, the Pink rock salt extracted from the Khewra salt mine contains 98% halite and is said to be as old as pre-Cambrian times. (ittefaqsalt.com)
  • Rock salt, also known scientifically as halite, was created from the evaporation of ancient inland seas and saltwater lakes, which left concentrated beds of sodium chloride and other minerals. (historycooperative.org)
  • It's also called halite, saindhava lavana, or rock salt. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • It is Pakistan's largest and oldest salt mine and the world's second largest. (pakistaninfo.com)
  • In the 21st century, China is the world's largest producer and exporter of salt, with 66.5 million tons produced in 2017, primarily for industrial purposes. (historycooperative.org)
  • His soldiers noticed their horses started to lick the salty rocks in the area, a small surface part of what is now known to be one of the world's most extensive underground rock salt deposits. (historycooperative.org)
  • Khewra Salt Mines, the world's second largest salt mines, are 190 km away from Islamabad and the travel distance is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by road. (wademagazine.com)
  • Bath salts are not just a luxurious product, but they provide value to our mental and physical wellbeing.check out this article to know about what the bath salts are and how YOM's bath salts are unique from the ones present in the market. (yominternational.us)
  • The mine is in the Salt Range of the Potohar plateau, which rises from the Indus plain of the Punjab. (wikipedia.org)
  • Khewra Salt Mine is in Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil of Jhelum District. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sourced from Pakistan's Khewra mines, Himalayan pink salt gets its distinctive rosy hue from an array of minerals, including iron and potassium. (independent.co.uk)
  • Himalayan pink salt is being used as an alternative to table salt due to its health benefits. (cellphoneforums.net)
  • Himalayan pink salt is one of the best known types of rock salt, but several other varieties exist. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • Can we use Himalayan pink salt in fasting? (penelopethemovie.com)
  • Himalayan Pink Salt is the best replacement of white refined salt. (rizcom-intl.com)
  • The salt reserves at Khewra were discovered when Alexander the Great crossed the Jhelum and Mianwali region during his Indian campaign. (wikipedia.org)
  • Local legend traces the discovery of the Himalayan salt deposits to the army of Alexander the Great . (wikipedia.org)
  • This Himalayan rock salt has its history from pre historic time when it was discovered for the first time in the era of Alexander The Great in 325 B.C. The licking of protruded salt by the horses of Alexander The Great, who fought battle with Raja Poras on the bank of river Jhelum led to the discovery of Himalayan rock salt assets at Khewra. (shamansmarket.com)
  • But while early cultures living around the Himalayan mountains are likely to have discovered and used deposits of rock salt much earlier, the history of Himalayan rock salt starts with Alexander the Great in 326 BC. (historycooperative.org)
  • These mines were discovered by the soldiers of Alexander the Great, who noticed their horses licking the salt rocks while staying at Khewra. (wademagazine.com)
  • Estimates of the reserves of salt in the mine vary from 82 million tons to 600 million tons. (wikipedia.org)
  • The salt mine contains approximately 82 million metric tons of Himalayan rock salt out of which 0.35 million tons are extracted each year. (ittefaqsalt.com)
  • The current production from the mine is 465,000 tons salt per annum. (hnh.ru)
  • During 2018, the annual production volume of salt in Syria was about 25 thousand metric tons. (ladimoradigarlasco.it)
  • The county purchased about 2,200 tons of Ice Kicker salt for the winter. (ladimoradigarlasco.it)
  • It is absolutely pristine and natural, identical to the ancient primal ocean, having been exposed to enormous pressure for millions of years which ultimately resulted in the formation of crystalline structure of Himalayan salt rocks. (shamansmarket.com)
  • This salt lamp creates negative ions in the air which help in getting rid of airborne impurities and it naturally cleanses the air and refreshes the body. (shamansmarket.com)
  • Our rock salt lamp also eliminates computer radiations. (shamansmarket.com)
  • Our Himalayan Salt Aroma Lamp offers the beautiful fragrance of oils, the delicate glow of light plus the benefit of negative ion generation. (shamansmarket.com)
  • Some people have reported that the presence of a Himalayan salt lamp in their bedroom has improved the quality of their sleep by creating a serene atmosphere and reducing environmental disturbances. (penntybio.com)
  • This salt lamp is hand carved and completely natural. (penntybio.com)
  • Stemming from its role in the koshering process, where its coarse granules were sprinkled on freshly butchered meat to draw out blood, Kosher salt has found its place as a reliable staple in everyday cooking. (tastingtable.com)
  • Almost pure sodium chloride, it's birthed from the heart of rock salt deposits, boasting light yet coarse granules that are a favorite in both professional and home kitchens. (tastingtable.com)
  • Its texture can range from coarse to fine, with a crunchiness that trumps table and even kosher salt. (tastingtable.com)
  • Ava Jane's Colima Sea Salt is a coarse, crunchy, moist sea salt. (avajaneskitchen.com)
  • We are one of Leading Manufacturer & Exporter of Himalayan Salt & Salt products. (hnh.ru)
  • Unity Himalayan Rock Salt (Khewra) is the leading Exporter, Supplier & Manufacturer of Himalayan Salt. (unitylss.com)
  • Kosher salt is revered for its "pinchability," or the way you can firmly grab onto its larger granules with your fingers without dropping any, and thus season food evenly. (tastingtable.com)
  • Himalayan rock salt crystals come in different colors ranging from beet to subtle hues of orange to transparent. (ittefaqsalt.com)
  • It has pink salt crystals on the roof and walls and they shine when light falls upon them. (ittefaqsalt.com)
  • [1] Some salt crystals from this region have an off-white to transparent color, while the trace minerals in some veins of salt give it a pink, reddish, or beet-red color. (wikipedia.org)
  • Harvested from the heart of underground salt deposits, it emerges as small, even-sized cubic crystals - dense and taking their sweet time to dissolve. (tastingtable.com)
  • Sendha namak, a type of salt, is formed when salt water from a sea or lake evaporates and leaves behind colorful crystals of sodium chloride. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • The large pearly crystals of SAXA Rock Salt will enhance the presentation of a range of contemporary cuisine including shucked oysters and prawns. (ladimoradigarlasco.it)
  • Meet kala namak, a volcanic rock salt from the Himalayan region. (tastingtable.com)
  • B lack salt, also known as Himalayan black salt, Indian black salt or kala namak, is a volcanic rock salt manufactured in the regions surrounding the Himalayas. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • Also known to as Kala namak, its name is actually a little deceiving: made from crushed Indian volcanic rock salt, it isn't black but rather a lovely pinkish brown colour. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • Salt played an important role in the history of Egypt, which began over 5000 years ago. (historycooperative.org)
  • Mined Himalayan salt is minimally processed to yield an unrefined "raw" product that is free of additives and thus, healthier than everyday much-processed white table salt or sea salt that may contain high amounts of lead, arsenic, mercury and other heavy metals. (newstarget.com)
  • During the Mughal era the salt was traded in various markets, as far away as Central Asia. (wikipedia.org)
  • While larger scale salt mining wasn't historically recorded in the Khewra region until much later, during the Mughal empire, it is likely rock salt has been harvested and traded here since its initial discovery many centuries earlier. (historycooperative.org)
  • It is believed to have been formed millions of years ago from the evaporation of ancient bodies of water, and is said to be the purest salt on Earth . (newstarget.com)
  • The pink Himalayan salt is the purest salt on this planet. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • Is kala namak the same as Himalayan salt? (penelopethemovie.com)
  • What is the difference between Kala Namak and Himalayan salt? (penelopethemovie.com)
  • Sendha namak (also known as kala namak, has strong hydrogen sulfide smell and has slight blackish color that the Himalayan salt does not have. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • The black salt or Kala Namak is widely used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • The pink Himalayan rock salt which is hand-mined is processed and sorted here. (ittefaqsalt.com)
  • Due mainly to marketing costs, pink Himalayan salt is up to 20 times more expensive than table salt or sea salt . (wikipedia.org)
  • The pink Himalayan salt is found to be the richest in anti-oxidants that help neutralize harmful free radicals in the bodies. (newstarget.com)
  • Dentists like Dr. Martina Mallery of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) prefer pink Himalayan salt because it derives its color from trace minerals that are very beneficial to enamel remineralization and promotes healing processes of gum tissues that will not work if regular table salt is used for this solution. (newstarget.com)
  • Pink Himalayan salt contains potassium (needed for fluid and electrolyte balance, nerve transmission and glucose metabolism), calcium and magnesium (play an important role in bone health and muscle contraction) and iron (vital for red blood cells and the transport of oxygen). (newstarget.com)
  • The pink Himalayan salt harvested from this mine is believed to have been formed millions of years ago from the evaporation of ancient bodies of water. (cellphoneforums.net)
  • Himalayan black salt starts as pink Himalayan salt, which is a type of rock salt. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • [14] [28] Similar scientifically unsupported claims underlie use of Himalayan salt to line the walls of spas , along with its use for salt-inhalation spa treatments. (wikipedia.org)
  • We also make Himalayan Salt Caves, Salt rooms, Salt Walls and much more. (hnh.ru)
  • All these mines hold a distinctive place in the salt mining world, but the Khewra salt mine outclasses all of them. (ittefaqsalt.com)
  • [19] The impurities giving it its distinctive pink hue, as well as its unprocessed state and lack of anti-caking agents , have given rise to the unsupported belief that it is healthier than common table salt. (wikipedia.org)
  • During the Neolithic period, the Dawenkou culture in northern China was already producing salt from underground brine deposits and using it to supplement their diet. (historycooperative.org)
  • Khewra salt mine has estimated total of 220 million tonnes of rock salt deposits. (hnh.ru)
  • The Salt Range is the southern edge of a well-described fold-and-thrust belt, which underlies the entire Pothohar Plateau and developed south of the Himalayas as a result of the ongoing collision between India and Eurasia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Himalayan rock salt was first laid down more than 500 million years ago, 250 million years before massive tectonic plate pressure pushed up the mountains of the Himalayas. (historycooperative.org)
  • Coming from the Himalayas mountain ranges, Himalayan salt quite literally stands out from the rest. (newstarget.com)
  • According to historians, salt harvesting also occurred at Lake Yuncheng during a similar period, in what is the modern-day Chinese province of Shanxi. (historycooperative.org)
  • This salt mine can easily qualify for the list of the wonders of the world. (ittefaqsalt.com)
  • Khewra salt mine is the largest salt mine of the world. (shamansmarket.com)
  • It attracts up to 40,000 visitors per year and is the second largest salt mine in the world. (hnh.ru)
  • The Khewra Salt Mine is one of the oldest and largest salt mines in the world. (cellphoneforums.net)
  • The Hidden Gem The Exotic Salt Wonder of the World Salt, the most essential ingredient of our cuisine has many stor. (yominternational.com)
  • In my opinion, this is the best-tasting salt in the world. (avajaneskitchen.com)
  • Alongside pure salt, these salted food products also became important trading commodities, as well as being used in religious ceremonies. (historycooperative.org)
  • Himalayan salt is natural, pure, free from additives and contains good trace elements that help improve athletic performance by aiding in hydration, maintaining electrolyte balance and helping muscles contract . (newstarget.com)
  • At places the rock salt is 99% pure. (hnh.ru)
  • About Pure Vacuum Dried Salt Enquire Now. (ladimoradigarlasco.it)
  • Ours is pure, delicious salt hand-harvested from mineral-rich lagoons. (avajaneskitchen.com)
  • Then they simply wait for the water to evaporate under the sun… until they can collect pure, uncontaminated grains of salt. (avajaneskitchen.com)
  • These strata are overlain by 200 to 500 meters (660 to 1,640 ft) of Neoproterozoic to Eocene sedimentary rocks that have been uplifted and eroded along with the Salt Range Formation to create the Salt Range at the southern edge of the Pothohar Plateau. (wikipedia.org)
  • Khewra mine is about 288 meters (945 feet) above sea level and about 730 meters (2,400 feet) into the mountain from the mine entrance. (wikipedia.org)
  • The salt-mine is 288 meters (945 ft) above sea level and extends around 730 meters (2,400 ft) inside the mountains from the mine-mouth. (hnh.ru)
  • There are seven thick salt seams with a cumulative thickness of about 150 meters. (hnh.ru)
  • Himalayan salt has also pinkish color and advertised to have some components that are good for health. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • Situated in the foothills of the Salt Range, the Khewra Salt Mines are the oldest in the South Asia. (hnh.ru)
  • The mine is in mountains that are part of a salt range, a mineral-rich mountain system extending about 200 km from the Jhelum River south of Pothohar Plateau to where the Jhelum river joins the Indus river. (wikipedia.org)
  • The mine is in mountains that are part of a salt range, a mineral-rich mountain system extending about 200 km from the Jehlum river. (prestinetravels.com)
  • United States Producer Price Index by Commodity for Chemicals and Allied Products: Rock Salt was Index Dec 1984=100 in November of 2021, according to the United States Federal Reserve. (ladimoradigarlasco.it)
  • These natural Himalayan salt crystal rocks contains 84 Natural minerals essentially required by our body. (shamansmarket.com)
  • Sea salt typically isn't iodized but teems with natural vitamins and minerals, making it the salt of choice for fermentation. (tastingtable.com)
  • As a result, the normal table salt you consume is unhealthy… stripped of its natural healthy minerals… and has a lingering chemical after-taste. (avajaneskitchen.com)
  • The mine is famous for its production of pink Khewra salt, often marketed as Himalayan salt, and is a major tourist attraction, drawing up to 250,000 visitors a year. (wikipedia.org)
  • Poor laborers in days of British rule were locked inside the tunnels until they reached their designated quota for salt production a day. (ittefaqsalt.com)
  • During the Shang Dynasty in ancient China, beginning around 1600 BC, salt production began on a large scale. (historycooperative.org)
  • Other great empires that followed in early China, such as the Han, Qin, Tang and Song dynasties, took control of salt production and distribution. (historycooperative.org)
  • Black salt stimulates bile production in the liver, and helps control heartburn and bloating. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • Salt is a product obtained from seas and rocks, and its production is experience. (ladimoradigarlasco.it)
  • Salt production lines must be installed with machines that are capable of meeting the requirements and which are suitable for the characteristics of the salt. (ladimoradigarlasco.it)
  • Ailing horses of his army also recovered after licking the rock salt stones. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Khewra Salt Mine is excavated within the base of a thick layer of highly folded, faulted, and stretched Ediacaran to early Cambrian evaporites of the Salt Range Formation. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Ediacaran to early Cambrian evaporites of the Salt Range Formation have been thrust southward over Neoproterozoic to Eocene sedimentary rocks by many kilometers, which tectonically incorporated fragments of the underlying younger strata within these evaporites. (wikipedia.org)
  • Palynomorphs (organic microfossils) have been used to make inferences about the ages of the Salt Range Formation and its salt layers that are exposed within the Khewra Salt Mine. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hari Singh Nalwa, the Sikh Commander-in-Chief, shared the management of the Salt Range with Gulab Singh, the Raja of Jammu. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Khewra Salt Mine is a part of a salt range that originated about 800 million years ago. (pakistaninfo.com)
  • The mine is a part of a salt range that originated about 800 million years ago, when evaporation of a shallow sea followed by geological movement formed a salt range that stretched for about 300 kilometers (185 miles). (pakistaninfo.com)
  • Himalayan salt comes from a thick layer of Ediacaran to early Cambrian evaporites of the Salt Range Formation . (wikipedia.org)
  • These strata and the overlying Cambrian to Eocene sedimentary rocks were thrust southward over younger sedimentary rocks, and eroded to create the Salt Range. (wikipedia.org)
  • This salt range is around 300 km long and 10 to 30 km wide with an average height of 2250 feet. (shamansmarket.com)
  • The valley extends from the village of Padhrar to Sakesar, the highest peak in the Salt Range. (travelopakistan.com)
  • The Salt Range is, therefore, of great international scientific and eduional value. (ladimoradigarlasco.it)
  • From the mystical tale of Uchhali Lake , believed to have been formed by the tears of a lovelorn prince, to the intriguing folklore surrounding the ancient salt range , the valley weaves a tapestry of captivating stories that add an aura of mysticism to its allure. (pakistantraveler.com)
  • The Buddhist monastery of Sakesar, the ancient temples of Katas Raj, and the ancient salt range are among the prominent sites that offer insights into the valley's history and the civilizations that once thrived there. (pakistantraveler.com)
  • Salt has been mined at Khewra since 320 BC following discovery by Alexander's troops, in an underground area of about 110 square kilometers (42 sq mi). (hnh.ru)
  • Both meat, and particularly fish, were preserved by salting and a common part of early Egyptian diets. (historycooperative.org)
  • According to the American Lung Association, halotherapy (breathing in air with tiny salt particles) or salt therapy, may relieve symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma. (newstarget.com)
  • The theory is that when you inhale tiny Himalayan salt particles, they'll pull water into your airways, thinning out mucus and reducing inflammation in the process. (newstarget.com)
  • This means that they attract water molecules from the surrounding medium and then absorb those molecules along with any foreign particles they carry into the salt crystal. (penntybio.com)
  • Slabs of salt are used as serving dishes, baking stones , and griddles , [24] and it is also used to make tequila shot glasses . (wikipedia.org)
  • Regularly gargling with a Himalayan salt mouth rinse can assist in removing bacteria from the teeth and gums, which helps in preventing the buildup of plaque and tartar. (newstarget.com)
  • One of the best things about your product is that I had been getting cramps in my legs at night but after a week of using the salt regularly they literally went away completely. (avajaneskitchen.com)
  • Himalayan salt is a table salt . (wikipedia.org)
  • Nutritionally, Himalayan salt is similar to common table salt. (wikipedia.org)
  • Commercial table salt in many countries is supplemented with iodine , and this has significantly reduced disorders of iodine deficiency . (wikipedia.org)
  • Table salt (often labeled as granulated or refined) is ubiquitous in kitchens around the globe yet far less universal than it seems. (tastingtable.com)
  • While ensuring the salt doesn't clump, these add-ins are why you should avoid using table salt in your pickles - they can leave a faintly bitter aftertaste and cloud the brines of your lovingly prepared preserves. (tastingtable.com)
  • But there's a reason many baking recipes call for table salt . (tastingtable.com)
  • And if you're out of fancy salts, table salt is your trusty pinch-hitter. (tastingtable.com)
  • The lack of iodine and anticaking agents, and a milder, less bitter flavor, make it a more versatile choice than table salt. (tastingtable.com)
  • Substitute for Black salt Table salt OR sea salt OR omit from recipe. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • If you want to give pink salt or table salt a try while intermittent fasting, it's generally considered safe to do so, says Young. (penelopethemovie.com)
  • Salt was such a valuable commodity that many battles were fought for control of the area and access to the lake's salt flats. (historycooperative.org)
  • Furthermore, since it was considered an essential commodity, salt was often taxed and was historically an important source of revenue for Chinese rulers. (historycooperative.org)
  • [25] In such uses, small amounts of salt transfer to the food or drink and alter its flavor profile. (wikipedia.org)
  • The salt mine has a total of 12 levels where extraction takes place out of which 6 are below the surface. (ittefaqsalt.com)
  • At present, there are 17 levels at Khewra salt mine. (shamansmarket.com)