Table Salt vs Sea Salt

Table Salt 食鹽；精製鹽: Highly refined, mostly sodium chloride, often contains added iodine (to prevent iodine deficiency) and anti-caking agents. Fine texture, dissolves quickly.

Sea Salt 海鹽: Produced by evaporating seawater, contains trace minerals (magnesium, calcium, potassium) that can affect flavor and color. Less processed, coarser texture.

Both types are chemically similar. Their nutritional differences are minor; health impacts depend more on sodium intake than salt type.

Pink Himalayan Salt 喜馬拉雅鹽/玫瑰鹽

Mined from ancient sea salt deposits in the Himalayas. Contains trace minerals (iron oxide gives it the pink color). Marketed as more natural and mineral-rich, but the health benefits over regular salt are minimal. Used for culinary, decorative, and spa purposes.