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Sea salt is a very popular addition to meals. How is it different from table salt? First of all, the method of obtaining, but when it comes to the chemical composition, it is similar. So, can you say that sea salt is better?
Table salt and sea salt
And table salt and sea salt, have the same effect on the human body due to a similar sodium content, which in both products is about 40%. Therefore, significant differences between them are: extraction method, taste and smell.
Sea salt it is obtained by evaporating seawater, so it contains a greater amount of minerals, which also have a large impact on the taste or color of the salt obtained. In turn, table salt is obtained by digging it underground in mines, and therefore has other minerals and a different taste than sea salt.
Kala-Namak VIVIO black salt comes from India. It works well in the case of flatulence, heartburn or digestive problems.
Himalayan salt It is considered the most valuable because it is mined by hand, it is not purified, so it is rich in minerals. Please note that whether this is sea salt or Himalayan salt, it is important to using it in moderation. Only we should beware of refined salts.
High-quality Himalayan salt is offered by the Intenson brand. You can buy it quickly and safely at medonetmarket.pl.
Properties of sea salt
Pro-health and cosmetic properties sea salt it is determined by its composition. However, it is worth knowing that salt properties maritime may differ depending on where it is extracted from. Most often sea salt contains: chlorine, sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium and sulphates. But it can also contain some metals.
The use of sea salt
Sea salt has wide application. From seasoning dishes to relieving sinus pain. It is also very often used in cosmetics or even as a detergent. Just mix it up sea salt with vinegar, water or lemon juice to make a stain remover for clothes and carpets. Sea salt you can also clean gold or brass.
Interestingly, sea salt can also be found as an addition to sweets targeted at diabetics, e.g. in organic dark chocolate 70% Torras cocoa 100g.
Sea salt found its use as a natural protective agent against ants. It is enough to sprinkle it at the door or window so that the ants do not enter. Also, sprinkling salt on the ground around the vegetables is to protect the crops from snails.
In cosmetology the use of sea salt is different. The simplest care treatment with the use of salt is bathing in a bathtub. A portion of salt is poured into the water, which softens the skin and improves circulation. You can also make a homemade body scrub based on salt and olive oil by mixing both ingredients into a thick paste and massaging them into the skin. After rinsing, the skin becomes soft and nourished. In turn, compresses of warm salt (dry roasted in a pan) applied to the forehead help with headaches and even sinusitis. If you are looking for ecological sea salt, we recommend fine and coarse sea salt from Pro Natura available on Medonet Market.
If you need sea salt water for nasal care, order FREENEX Baby – hypertonic sea water for the nose. Marimer baby, a hypertonic sea water solution for nasal hygiene, also has the properties of thinning secretions and helping to get rid of runny nose.
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