Table salt contains a shocking number of microplastics. Microplastics are found in 90 percent of table salt, said National Geographic’s Laura Parker. She went on to say that “salt produced on Madura Island; Indonesia found that salt made in this region contains some of the highest microplastics sampled.” New studies find microplastics in salt from the United States, Europe and China are adding to the mountain of evidence that plastic pollution is pervasive in our environment. Furthermore, Himalayan salt is often touted for its health benefits, however, it is important to be aware of the potential presence of toxic heavy metals says another recent Australian study. This is especially disturbing here at Pond Mountain Inn where we recently changed over to Himalayan salt believing it was better for us and our guests—perhaps there’s no concern, however we cannot confirm that “our Himalayan salt” came from a reputable source, which is why we disposed of all our Himalayan salt.
The Good News is… Today, we now only use Redmond Real Salt®. From their mine to our table—harvested in Utah from a deep ancient Jurassic Era seabed just the way nature intended. It’s safe from modern pollutants, unprocessed, unrefined, nothing extracted, additive-free, with over 60+ natural occurring trace minerals that gives it a subtly sweet flavor all its own—and, its healthier too! Moreover, Redmond Real Salt is certified organic by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), and is accompanied by elemental mineral analysis and Kosher certification.
We carefully select our suppliers at Pond Mountain Inn to ensure that we get the best possible ingredients—right down to the salt and pepper we consume… Here’s their link: Redmond Real Salt®.
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