In 2024, India imported about 642 metric tonnes of pink salt, which was far lower than the 74,457 metric tonnes imported in 2018 – largely as a result of the high tariffs.

1. Himalayan Pink Salt Himalayan pink salt is known for its striking pink colour, which comes from its mineral content. It contains small amounts of potassium, magnesium, and calcium.

America’s great salt swap began in the 1980s, when farmers’-market culture and the health-food movement helped American chefs acquaint themselves with specialty ingredients, Bitterman told me ...

When you *do* want an intentionally salty bite, e.g. on top of a cookie, or on a leafy salad, coarser salts like Fleur de sel and Himalayan pink salt are your best bet.

Both affected products have best before dates up to and including Jan. 17, 2026. They include 360 g sea salts, and 390 g Himalayan Pink Rock Salts.

SnackPure has embraced this approach with its innovative range of chips and makhanas infused with Himalayan pink salt. “Our mission is to encourage Indians to adopt healthier snacking options," ...

Those aesthetics come at a price. Himalayan pink salt costs more than its plain white counterpart, making it out as a gourmet ingredient for keen home cooks or anyone trying to jazz up a Deliveroo.

This bar in Gurugram champions the Himalayan belt’s lesser-known ingredients, like Po Cha inspired by Ladakh butter tea, buckwheat tacos and beet arbi, served with crunchy jakhiya seeds ...