Properties and Benefits of Maras Pink Salt

Pink salt is attributed with properties and benefits that make it unique, special, and sought after by the world's finest kitchens. This salt is a favorite among top chefs, thanks to the unique flavor and seasoning it adds to dishes.

From MARAS GOURMET , we tell you about the main benefits and properties of Maras Pink Salt.

What is Maras Pink Salt? 

Maras Pink Salt is a salt that has been produced for over 600 years, since the time of the Incas. It is a salt with a mystical history, full of energy. It is produced in the Maras Salt Mines, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, at approximately 4,000 meters above sea level.

Maras salt is considered one of the best salts in the world due to its high nutritional value and its great contribution to the flavor of food. For this reason, great chefs, grill masters, pastry chefs/bakers, and great exponents of the culinary world use it not only in gourmet cuisine but in cooking in general.

Properties of Maras Pink Salt :

It is a 100% natural salt with a high mineral content, primarily magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron. It's important to note that the slightly pink color is due to the high concentration of iron in Maras Salt.

Does Pink Salt contain iodine?

Yes, it contains iodine; due to regulations from the Ministry of Health in Peru, Maras Salt is fortified with iodine at a concentration of 30 to 40 ppm. This only applies to Peru and some other countries where iodine fortification is required. In North American, European, and Asian countries, no fortifiers or additives are added.

Does pink salt contain sodium?

Maras Salt has a purity and/or concentration of sodium chloride greater than 97%, which is why the sodium level is slightly lower than the sodium level contained in any regular salt sold on the market.

Benefits of Maras Pink Salt:

While it is true that Maras Pink Salt is a 100% natural salt with a high mineral content whose contribution to health we are sure is important, MARAS GOURMET focuses the benefits mainly on the contribution of flavor in cooking, grilling and/or dishes that use Maras Salt as an ingredient.

Currently, Maras Pink Salt is among the top 4 gourmet natural salts worldwide, after Fleur de Sal from France.

Uses of Pink Salt:

It is used in general cooking. For all types of preparation, mainly in the preparation of meats, fish, and salads.

• Coarse Salt: Ideal for Grills – Salads
• Fine Salt: Ideal for general cooking
• Spiced Salt: Ideal for pork, chicken, fish and/or grilled and/or oven-baked vegetables
• Citrus salt : Ideal for pork, fish and/or seafood cooked on the grill and/or in the oven

Now that you know all the benefits and properties of Maras Pink Salt , at Maras Gourmet , you can find this salt in different presentations, for all kinds of preparations.

You can buy Pink Salt on our website, where you can also find condiments, pretzels, dressings and many more products with this salt.