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Mark Thorson Mark Thorson is offline
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Default Himalayan 'Pink' Salt

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Jeßus" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Just in case some of you are unaware, there is a lot of fake Himalayan
> > or pink salt getting around - they actually dye the salt pink, and can
> > contain high levels of fluoride and bromide. So check your sources
> > closely...

>
> I didn't know that. I bought some. Can't remember where. Haven't used it
> yet.


I still don't know that. Just some anonymous
poster saying so on RFC doesn't make it true.

If you're worried about your salt, heat it on
your stovetop to the maximum possible heat.
A dye would break down and lose its color.