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.
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.
