Sherpa Pink Gourmet Himalayan Salt Reviews Summary

Grain Size

Pros:

• "The salt is already ground to a fine size that is ideal for cooking or for adding to your food."
• "This is ground to a smooth grain, not too much, not giant junks that over power your food."
• "The extra fine is not like powder at all, but is the same as regular salt."
• "The extra-fine grain dissolves easily and evenly, imparting a rich flavor to our meals."
• "The super fine is almost powdery... it makes me want to dunk my hand in there like a little kid."
• "The grind is perfect for baking and salting food."
• "The extra fine ground salt is perfect to add to anything."

Cons:

• "They made this salt way too fine. It kind of loses its taste because of it."
• "The grains are too small, almost like powder."
• "The fine / extra-fine mystery is not cool either."
• "This bag though is more like powder. It's so fine as to render it useless in a shaker."
• "What they sent was EXTRA fine, which I absolutely did NOT want!"
• "THIS time the extra-fine grind I received is nearly powder, nearly popcorn salt, mixed with occasional pockets of coarser grinds. Utterly unacceptable."
• "Been using this now for weeks and the salt has good flavor but its a bit too fine for salt shakers."

Taste & Flavor

Pros:

• "As far as taste goes, this is the best Himalayan Salt we've tasted."
• "This salt... there's something about it. Food taste better, different and delicious!"
• "Pink salt is the bomb. Is there a difference in taste between this and white or sea salt? Yes - it's mellower and has a more complex flavor profile."
• "It is milder and less bitter than regular salt."
• "It tastes so good. It only takes a pinch compared to the salt you get at the grocery."
• "I really love the taste of this, it's so flavorful, and there really is a difference from regular table salt, it doesn't taste like chemicals."
• "It has a distinct flavor that lends itself to many things."

Cons:

• "However, I cannot use it, because it is too strong for me, and as with other types of sea salts, it causes rectal bleeding in me."
• "Yes, all I taste is sodium chloride. I had much higher expectations for the pink salt."
• "As far as the product itself, it tastes like regular salt."
• "It’s way too fine - and inconsistent in saltiness."
• "The 'Real Salt™' is real gritty, and just tastes like salt."
• "Unfortunately I'm unable to appreciate its obviously superior flavor due to health issues (chemo) and can barely taste anything."
• "It's still up in the air whether Himalayan salt is any better than regular salt."

Health & Nutritional Value

Pros:

• "Sea salt due to presence of nano particles of plastic, is a serious risk to life, these particles can even reach to human DNA. Whereas Himalayan pink salt... no plastic. So safest option for the salt in the world."
• "Reading articles about Himalayan salt say that there are nutritional value in using it, natural mineral."
• "True Himalayan pink salt is full of minerals and not bleached, like white salts are."
• "Pink Himalayan has all the electrolytes you need."
• "Himalayan salt is purported to contain many trace minerals."
• "Packed with dozens of trace minerals, it's a much healthier alternative to traditional white table salt."
• "Benefits of Himalayan Sea Salt Create an electrolyte balance Increases hydration Regulate water content both inside and outside of cells Balance pH (alkaline/acidity) and help to reduce acid reflux Prevent muscle cramping Aid in proper metabolism functioning Strengthen bones Lower blood pressure Help the intestines absorb nutrients Prevent goiters Improve circulation Dissolve and eliminate sediment to remove toxins."

Cons:

• "The salt is delicious but I tossed it out because of Aluminum as well as some Arsenic in it."
• "We LOVE the pink salt and have for the last 5 years. However, after suddenly discovering a large lump on my thyroid 10 days ago, we started investigating the reasons why and found out that the pink salt has no iodine in it."
• "This salt does not supply Iodine, a necessary nutrient."
• "Aluminum - believed to be associated with Alzheimer's...Arsenic, Thallium, Lead, Radium, Uranium, Plutonium - poisonous and/or radioactive."
• "The minerals are in a form your body can't assimilate, so take a multivitamin or drink mineral water instead."
• "FYI, sea salt doesn't contain iodine which our bodies really need."
• "However, this salt has a distinct odor of spices or something like that, and I cannot take the chance of eating something that might trigger allergies."

Packaging & Quality

Pros:

• "Love the packaging; the Ziploc container assures me the product will be protected."
• "It dissolves quickly, comes in a heavy duty re-sealable bag and the price is excellent."
• "The resealable bag ensures the salt stays fresh and free-flowing."
• "The salt comes in a heavy resealable bag that actually reseals."
• "The 5oz pack is resealable, and will stand upright when placed on a flat surface (small detail, but appreciated nonetheless)."
• "Love the flavor of this salt! It even comes in a resealable pouch to keep it as fresh as the day it arrives."
• "The package made it easy to pour into my shakers without making a mess, too.and it seals up easily."