Dark Pink fine crystal salt 0.2–1.0 mm from Pakistan

Product description

Discover natural crystal salt from Pakistan with a fine, flaky grain size of 0.2–1.0 mm and an intense dark pink colour. This pink rock salt is a versatile table and cooking salt for home kitchens, foodservice and further processing.

The consistent grain size allows precise dosing and ensures the salt dissolves quickly in liquids, doughs and spice blends. Biova supplies this Dark Pink rock salt in bulk, without chemical additives or anti-caking agents, so the original character of the salt is preserved.

In everyday cooking, the fine crystal salt can be used flexibly for boiling, seasoning and finishing. It pairs well with vegetables, meat, fish, salads and delicatessen products and is ideal for spice manufacturers, caterers and food producers looking for a free-flowing, natural rock salt.

Origin

The crystal salt comes from the Salt Range in Pakistan’s Punjab province, a traditional region for high-quality rock salts. Deep deposits, a dry climate and stable geological conditions ensure consistent crystal quality and the typical dark pink colour.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The pink rock salt is mined underground in classic rock salt mines, where compact salt veins are mechanically extracted. After coarse crushing, the material is cleaned several times and milled to the fine 0.2–1.0 mm grain size before Biova packs it as bulk salt.

Special features

The characteristic feature of this Dark Pink crystal salt is its reddish to dark pink colour, which is caused by naturally occurring iron oxide. It is an untreated, natural rock salt with no chemical additives or anti-caking agents and a fine, flaky structure for a wide range of uses in kitchens, foodservice and artisan production.

Differences in origin and processing

Unlike sea salt obtained from evaporated seawater, this rock salt originates from prehistoric inland seas that became trapped in the rock. The homogeneous crystal structure of the Pakistani deposits allows precise grading by grain size, enabling Biova to offer a pink edible salt that is easy to process for different applications.

Taste & aroma

The crystal salt has a mild, clean saltiness without intrusive off-notes and supports the natural flavour of foods. It is neutral in smell and therefore also suitable for sensitive applications such as delicatessen products, spice blends or artisan foods.

Possible uses

• As an all-purpose cooking and table salt for seasoning and finishing hot and cold dishes.
• For spice blends, marinades, compound butters, salt crusts and delicatessen products in home kitchens, foodservice and at Biova partners.
• For filling salt shakers and as bulk rock salt for spice packers, food manufacturers and other processors.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Pakistan
• Grain size: 0.2–1.0 mm, fine / flaky
• Colour: Dark Pink, pink rock salt