Refined and iodized for human consumption

Contains additives to prevent clumping

Harvested from evaporated seawater

Contains trace minerals, giving it a unique flavor

Formed from ancient sea beds

Pinkish hue due to mineral content

Coarse grains, often used in koshering meat

Lacks iodine and anticaking agents

Extracted from underground salt deposits

Used for deicing roads and in industrial processes

Not actually a salt but a mineral compound

Used in bath salts and as a laxative

Salty flavor, varying with mineral content

Highly soluble in water

High melting point compared to other substances

Good conductor of electricity when dissolved in water

Tends to absorb moisture from the air

Inhibits the growth of certain microorganisms

Flavoring and preserving food

Epsom salt baths for relaxation and skin conditions

Deicing roads and in the manufacturing of chemicals

Soil conditioning and as a feed supplement for livestock

Essential for human life

Excessive intake linked to hypertension

Rare in modern diets, can lead to hyponatremia

Prevents iodine deficiency disorders (IDD)