Myth: Pink, rock or sea salt is much healthier than regular salt.

What science says

All of these are largely sodium chloride, and health guidance targets total sodium — under 5 g of salt a day for adults. Speciality salts contain only trace minerals. Importantly, many are not iodised, while iodised salt protects against iodine deficiency.

BhojVigyan take

Use iodised salt as your household default and reduce the total amount, including salt hidden in papad, pickles, namkeen and packaged food.

Source & review

WHO — Sodium intake guideline and salt iodisation guidance — Total sodium limit plus universal salt iodisation.

Reviewed on 21 August 2026