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The Difference Between Redmond Real Salt, Celtic, and Himalayan Salt

By Redmond Life

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Comments (118)

Tami Conroy

Does Redmond Real Life salt contain iodine which I understand is healthy for the thyroid?
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Redmond Life replied:
Hi Tami, thanks for the question. Real Salt is unrefined, and while it has traces of naturally occurring iodine, it does not contain added iodine. Our Re-Lyte Hydration Support Plus Capsules, however, contain 150 mcg of iodine from natural sea kelp, along with electrolytes to keep you hydrated.

Mary Lockeood

Is there any difference between your fine salt and coarse salt other than the texture?
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Redmond Life replied:
Hi Mary, thanks for the question. The only difference between the different Real Salt types is grain size. All Real Salt is unprocessed with no additives, right from our mine in Redmond, Utah. You can read more about our mine-to-table process here: https://redmond.life/pages/mine-to-table

Redmond Life

Hi D! Redmond Real Salt contains over 60+ trace minerals. You can read our full mineral analysis here: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0031/8606/5475/files/Real-Salt-Typical-Analysis-October-2021.pdf

Pam Roberts

Hi I just purchased your large bucket and now all over YouTube they say pink himilyan salt has mercury in it. And a dangerous amount for women having children . Is this true?
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Redmond Life replied:
Hi Pam. Thanks for your question! Unrefined Real Salt contains trace amounts of naturally occurring elements, including some metals, which are very different from human-made heavy metals. These trace amounts are present in nearly all of our food because they are naturally occurring in our environment. For a detailed explanation of the trace minerals in Real Salt, including a 3rd party analysis, check out this article: https://kb.redmond.life/are-there-heavy-metals-in-real-salt