Himalayan Salt?

[SoFlaDem]

I have been hearing lots lately about using Himalayan salt. From what I read, there seems to be no evidence that it is healthier or anything, so my question is whether there is a taste difference or other cooking advantage over other non-iodized salts? It seems to be kind of expensive for salt.

[mbusby]

1. Tastes good...

...on popcorn.

[hlthe2b]

2. Many like to tout the fact it contains less NACL and more MG, K, and CA, but amounts are small

and because it contains a little less sodium, people tend to use more of it. So, no, I don't really think there are demonstrable health benefits, especially for those who need to decrease their sodium intake.

It is pretty though.

I'll add that since it is not iodinized, there could be long term implications when used in lieu of table salt-- for some with respect to thyroid function.

[mucifer]

3. Black Himalayan Salt has an eggy flavor for us vegans to use in a

tofu scramble and other recipes.

[Major Nikon]

4. I've used a lot of different kinds of salt

Some of the more exotic ones have a bit of additional flavors to them, but that's because they have been processed to add those additional flavors.

So called "pink" salt has mineral impurities, but is generally a naturally occurring product which is either mined or produced in brine drying beds. I can't really tell much difference from regular kosher salt.

[Sneederbunk]

5. Blessed by Tibetan monks.

[CountAllVotes]

6. I use macrobiotic SI Sea Salt

SI Sea Salt

Made with only the sun, wind and sea in the clean water of Southern Baja California, 500 miles from any pollution center. These natural salt crystals contain precious trace minerals for balanced nutrition. Stone ground for purity, and ground finely for easier use.
Macrobiotic, Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free

Country of Origin - Mexico
Ingredients: Sea Salt
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size 1 tsp. (5.5g)
Calories 0 
Calories from Fat 0 
Total Fat 0g (0%)
Saturated Fat 0g (0%)
Cholesterol 0mg (0%)
Sodium 2132mg (40%)
Total Carbohydrate 0g (0%)
Dietary Fiber 0g (0%)
Sugars 0g 
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0.14%
Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are basted on a 2,000 calorie diet.

http://shop.goldminenaturalfoods.com/STONE-GROUND-SI-BRAND-SEA-SALT-1-LB/productinfo/0601%2D0701/

http://www.sisalt.com/about_our_sisalt

Good salt! Very good!

[MissMillie]

7. I tend to use less of it than kosher or table salt

It seems saltier to me.

[WhiteTara]

8. It has so many more minerals

and it has a great taste. Regular iodized salt tastes bitter to me now.