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Specimen No. 0081
ClearedMineralfood ingredientnutrient

Celtic / Himalayan / Redmond Sea Salt

celtic sea salt · himalayan pink salt · redmond real salt

Unrefined mineral salts without anti-caking agents or bleaching. Contain trace minerals absent in conventional table salt.

high confidence
Researched April 18, 2026

Concerns

  • Himalayan pink salt contains trace heavy metals (though at non-harmful levels per FDA standards)
  • Microplastics detected in some sea salts at low levels
  • Still sodium — excess is associated with hypertension like any salt

Sourcing & processing

unrefinedmineral basednaturally sourced

Commonly found in

CookingFood seasoningElectrolyte drinksSkin scrubs

Research disclaimer: This rating is based on available peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments at the time of publication. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional for personal health or skin concerns.

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