The Difference Between Redmond Real Salt, Celtic, and Himalayan Salt
Article at a Glance:
- Real Salt, Celtic, and Himalayan are all unrefined sea salt with very similar mineral content.
- Celtic salt comes from evaporated ocean water along the coast of France.
- Himalayan salt comes from any of dozens of salt mines in Pakistan.
- Real Salt is harvested from an ancient underground salt deposit in Utah.
We’re going to do something today most companies don’t like to do: we’re going to say nice things about the competition.
No, that doesn’t mean we’re going to be kind to that bitter, chemically treated white table salt you still find in far too many kitchens, because if you understand the health benefits of Real Salt you already know that Real Salt and table salt aren’t really the same product. But we are going to answer a question we hear a lot when people are considering their salt options: What’s the difference between Redmond Real Salt, and Celtic or Himalayan salt?
(Are you wondering why we’re only talking about Celtic and Himalayan? It’s because we are, first and foremost, salt lovers, and if for some reason Real Salt didn’t exist, Celtic and Himalayan are really the only other salts we’d consider using.)
Here’s a handy chart that will show you some of the differences at a glance.
Real Salt
Real Salt is an all-natural, unrefined sea salt harvested from an ancient ocean. It’s full of natural minerals that make it healthy, delicious, and pink or red looking, and though we do hate to boast, we’re also the best-selling brand in America’s health food stores. Our salt deposit is in Redmond, Utah where our team enjoys award-winning work conditions and generous pay – and since we own and control the whole process you can be sure Real Salt comes to you through our world-class production facilities in its unrefined, mineral-rich, delicious state, exactly as nature intended.
Celtic Sea Salt
Celtic Salt is a great salt harvested from the current ocean in France. They do a terrific job with their salt, harvesting it by hand and leaving it unprocessed so it contains those important trace minerals. Compared to Real Salt, the biggest difference is that the current ocean is exposed to many anthropogenic environmental issues that ancient seas never experienced – things like mercury, lead, plastic, petroleum toxins and other man-made chemicals. It's a very wet salt, which makes for some amazing texture and flavor combinations. We like the idea of salt that comes from an ancient sea, before man-made pollution was prevalent, but Celtic is a great option.
Himalayan Pink
Like Real Salt, the Himalayan brands are harvested from an ancient salt deposit that would have been created long before there were any modern toxins. Geologically, the Himalayan deposit is very similar to Real Salt; they both have the full spectrum of minerals and both can be considered crystal salts. Tasted side by side, Real Salt is a bit sweeter, while Himalayan tends toward an earthy flavor.
The big difference between Real Salt and Himalayan is geography. Real Salt comes from the USA (Redmond, Utah), and the Himalayan deposits are in and around Khewra, Pakistan. There are a number of different mines supplying the Himalayan brands, and some have more modern standards than others. Himalayan salt has to travel more than 7,000 miles just to make it to America, with all the environmental impacts that come with that. Real Salt not only has to travel a shorter distance, but our operations in Redmond are powered by our two large solar fields, reducing our environmental impact even more.
Generally, Real Salt is half the cost (we’re so glad we don’t have to ship it from Pakistan!) and we know you can always trust the quality, processes, and labor policies that bring Real Salt to your kitchen.
Salt Source Map
Use this map to get an idea where three of the top unrefined sea salts come from.
Still not sure which salt is right for you? If you’re closer to Pakistan than you are to Utah, we think a Himalayan salt could be your best choice. And you can always take the Real Salt taste test: First try Real Salt, then try whatever salt you used to use. The difference will amaze you!
Comments (128)
We use the Celtic Salt at home and we were thinking about switching. My question though, is if this is sourced from a once ancient sea, how are we not concerned with the salt deposits being “dried up”? How vast is this deposit? My concern is if it runs low will the salt be mixed with other fillers? I am hesitant to switch only for this reason.
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Redmond Life replied:
Hi Lisa, Thanks for your question. The salt deposit we are mining in central Utah is vast. We are currently mining at 800 ft deep and our geologists estimate that there are miles and miles more that we have not yet reached. Our Real Salt has no fillers and is unprocessed. For more information about our mine and mining process check out this article on our website. https://redmond.life/blogs/live-your-journey/is-your-salt-real-here-s-how-to-tell
Good Evening,
I want to ask if Real Salt contains iodide as the doctor often recommends?
Thank you.
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Redmond Life replied:
Hi Giao, thanks for your question. Real Salt has no added iodine. It does, however, have 18-23 micrograms of naturally occurring iodine per ¼ teaspoon serving. If you are looking for an iodine supplement, check out our Re-Lyte Hydration Support Plus Caps that has 150 mcg of iodine from sea kelp. Hope this helps!
Why don’t you have your product in every grocery store here in Utah? I can find pink Himalayan salt at every grocery store here.
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Redmond Life replied:
Hi Matt! We are on most health food store shelves and in many popular grocery stores, including Lee’s, Harmons, and some Smiths. Check out our store finder page to find stores near you: https://redmond.life/pages/find-a-store. Then, if you don’t see us at your favorite store, talk to the store manager and tell them you love Redmond products! We’d love to be in every store in the US!
Does real salt contain nanoparticals?
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Redmond Life replied:
Hi Carolyn, thanks for your question. Real Salt is a natural, unrefined salt that contains trace minerals in various sizes, but we don’t add or process it to contain nanoparticles specifically. Any tiny particles present are naturally occurring and aren’t engineered or added artificially.
