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Types of salt ( Sendha salt Benefits, Rock salt Vs Table salt )

Last Updated on June 21, 2019 | RD, Payal Banka (Registered Dietitian) 2 Comments

Lately, I have been receiving a lot of queries from our clients and readers about which salt is good for health? All of them want to know which salt is healthy for cooking in everyday life. Some of my clients even expressed their interest in exchanging the regular table salt with rock salt or Himalayan pink salt for everyday cooking. But is it really required? What difference will this make on your health? Read on to know about different types of salt in India and which Salt is healthy for Cooking and about Sendha salt Benefits as well as Rock salt Vs Table salt.

 

Types of Salt in India : Which Salt is Healthy for Cooking

Each one of us will agree that we simply cannot avoid using salt in our food. Salt forms an indispensable ingredient in our meals that makes it tastier.

So what exactly is salt made up of that makes us dependent upon it?

Salt is primarily composed of Sodium. Sodium is a naturally occurring mineral. We make use of sodium in the form of table salt which is a mixture of roughly 60 percent chloride and 40 percent sodium by weight. different types of salt have different sodium content. Which salt is healthy and which salt is best for cooking in everyday life depends a lot on their nutrition content.

Importance Of Salt And Its Function In Our Body-

  • Chlorine and sodium form the two vital elements that assist in cellular circulation and balance.
  • Sodium is mainly responsible to maintain electrolytes that include potassium, bicarbonate, calcium, and potassium.
  • The brain cannot send the required electrical impulses to the body without adequate sodium.
  • But a high level of salt intake is not healthy and it can lead to water retention and high blood pressure.
  • The elevated level of sodium can force the body to retain water to prevent serum sodium concentration from reaching outside its limits.
  • Since excess sodium results in hypertension, doctors generally recommend less or no salt intake depending upon the individual’s risk.

RDA

  • According to the American Heart Association, a daily intake of 1500 mg of salt is recommended for people suffering from high blood pressure.
  • For normal healthy adults, the daily salt intake should not go beyond 2300 mg which comes to one teaspoon.
  • Also, the use of added salt should be restricted by the people suffering from pre-hypertension. Some of the biggest sodium culprits are packaged foods. Processed foods such as frozen food items, canned soups, and lunch meats contribute to about 75 percent of the total sodium. Some of the other health dangers of excess salt include- renal disease, kidney stones, osteoporosis, impaired nerve and muscle function, and intestinal disorders.

Watch this short video on Types of Salt, Sendha salt Benefits, Rock salt Vs Table salt :

 

Types of Salt in India: Which Salt is Healthy And Best for Cooking

Nowadays the market is overloaded with a dazzling array of salts having a different kind of textures, colors and price points. So what exactly differentiates these types of salts? Are these expensive salts worth the money? Let’s find out by comparing different culinary salts to find the best one for your needs.

 

Types of Salt in India : Which Salt is Healthy And Best for Cooking in Every Day life Image :Copyright: andriigorulko / 123RF Stock Photo

 

  • Table salt:

These types of salt are made by superheating the natural salt at a temperature of about 1200 degree Fahrenheit that eliminates all the beneficial compounds. Table salt or iodized salt also undergoes the bleaching process and lacks the trace elements. So this type of salt certainly cannot be the healthiest salt that you can consume. It also consists of artificial additives which slow down the absorption of moisture making it easy to sprinkle.

Common Brands in India – One of the most desired table salt brand is Tata Salt which has two variations namely Tata salt Lite and Tata salt plus. The former has a low sodium content whereas the latter is fortified with iodine and iron.
  • Sea salt:

Sea salt is the most familiar types of salt that originate from the ocean and goes through an evaporation process in order to isolate it from the water. It comprises of iodine in small quantity and it is less refined. Some of the examples include- Celtic, Hawaiin sea salt, black sea salt and French(fleur de sel). It is found in fine as well as coarse varieties.

Common Brands of sea salt in India – Urban platter and Patanjali sea salt.

Himalayan Pink Salt / Rock Salt:

This salt is also called as a finishing salt or rock salt since it is added for a crunchy texture and flavor to the meal at the end of cooking. This salt is pink in color as it is rich in iron content. It also contains 84 essential trace elements that are needed by your body. Himalayan Pink salt is often recommended by the experts as it is considered to be the healthiest salts. This salt has a lot of health benefits.

  • Promoting healthy pH
  • Promoting blood sugar health.
  • It also helps to reduce muscle cramps.

Read – Benefits of using the Himalayan salt lamp.

Common Brands in India – Tata rock salt, PURO healthy salt, and Urban platter.
  • Kosher Salt:

Kosher salt contains large flakes. It is less refined compared to table salt. It is versatile and used to enhance crunchy texture to certain drinks and dishes. As it has coarse grains it fits less in a spoon.

Common Brands in India – Diamond crystal kosher salt, Urban Platter salt, and Morton coarse kosher salt.
  • Seasoned salt:

This is a salt with flavorings and herbs like onion salt, celery salt and garlic salt that do not contain sodium and are used to minimize sodium in your diet. But it is better to go for dried spices and herbs than seasoned salt to control the salt intake.

Common Brands in India – Morton Season-all salt is a blend of savory spices and salt.

Amongst Types of Salt, Which salt is healthy: Which salt is best for cooking?

With all the misguided health claims, it becomes really difficult to choose the best types of salt. There are a lot of dangers associated with consuming excess table salt hence many people are choosing to use Himalayan salt. So is it a good idea to replace the regular table salt with rock salt? Let’s compare the mineral contents of both these salts to help you decide.

Table salt Vs Rock salt / Himalayan Pink Salt

Minerals(mg)Rock SaltTable Salt
Calcium1.60.4
Magnesium1.060.0139
Sodium368381
Potassium2.80.9
Iron0.03690.0101

From the above table, it is clear that rock salt contains high mineral content whereas sodium levels are high in table salt. Although Rock salt can be a great alternative if you prefer to keep away from additives in table salt. However table salt is the main source of iodine in most vegetarians. So if you plan to replace the regular table salt with rock salt then you will have to get your dose of iodine from other foods like dairy products, fish. Other kinds of seafood and seaweed.

Read – Indian diet plan for Hypertension ( DASH DIET )

– Indian diet plan for Hypotension (Low blood pressure)

– Diet plan for heart patients.

EndNote –

Amongst different types of salt, rock salt is more expensive as compared to the regular table salt.  Many vegetarians in India become iodine deficient. People who do not consume seafood are also at risk of developing goiter due to iodine deficiency. Hence I would recommend that you Consume a mix of both types of Salt. That is, use table salt in some of your foods while cooking while on salads, buttermilk, juices, and boiled veggies use sendha namak or Rock salt or Himalayan pink salt. Remember too much of anything is bad for health. Hence use salt in limitation and mix and match!

About RD, Payal Banka (Registered Dietitian)

RD, Payal Banka (Registered Dietitian)

Payal(पायल) is a Registered Dietitian with 15 years of experience. She is a Professional Blogger, Author, and a Youtuber. She is an MBA in Health care and Hospital management. Payal believes in healthy living. Here at Dietburrp, you will find her talking about health, weight loss, fitness, parenting, healthy cooking and how to keep yourself motivated to be healthy.

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  1. Usha Balu

    September 30, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    Hi Payal…
    Wonderful article as always and very useful too…My friend told me that she read in a magazine abt the health benefits of sesame seeds…white and black …any article on this..? Also do tell me can I take a teaspoon of sesame seeds (raw) like her daily…is that ok…?
    Thanks
    Usha.

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    • Payal Banka

      October 1, 2018 at 10:35 am

      Thank you Usha for your ever motivating words. Yes i am writing one on sesame seeds , will be posting it this week .

      Reply

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