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Olimila Salt Bar: Benefits of Hawaiian Red Sea Salt

The salt ponds on the western side of the island of Kauai are an ancient picking position for Hawaiian sea salt. Hawaiian sea salt...

The western coast of Kauai is home to salt

The salt ponds on the western side of the island of Kauai are an ancient picking position for Hawaiian sea salt. Hawaiian sea salt is available in two varieties: red and black. The reddish salt is infused with clay, and the black salt features activated charcoal. Hawaiian sea salt is prized for its medicinal properties and its flavor.

Sea Salt

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Many alternative health professionals recommend the utilization of sea salt as a seasoning that is healthy. The alternative health practitioners believe that Hawaiian sea salt, sea salt that is Himalayan and Celtic sea salt contain natural trace minerals that help balance electrolytes. The more sodium you eat, the more magnesium and potassium you have to maintain your body in balance. Sea salt naturally includes potassium and magnesium, but these minerals are removed from normal table salt. By using sea salt instead of table salt, you can maintain your electrolyte levels more easily.

Iron and Charcoal

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Reddish salt from Kauai is infused with Alaea, a kind of clay that was Hawaiian. The clay tints the salt reddish for the reason that it contains iron oxide, which functions as an additional nutrient. Black salt from Kauai includes activated charcoal, which is used as an antidote and a detoxification agent to toxins. Although Hawaiian salt will not contain a large enough amount of activated charcoal for it to have powerful detoxification properties, this mineral may give rise to the standing of the salt as a health supplement.

Taste

The clay in Red Hawaiian Alaea sea salt smooth’s the intense taste of the salt and imparts a subtle nutty flavor. The charcoal in black Hawaiian sea salt gives it a rich, earthy undertone. Most sea salts lose their intensity as they cook chefs generally add them to dishes before serving immediately. Nevertheless, Hawaiian sea salts keep their qualities that are robust through cooking, which widens the number of ways they may be used.

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Alex Ferrari is the co-owner of Olimila Salt Bar and has his Gourmet Sea Salt Tasting Room in the heart of Studio City in Los Angeles, CA (near West Hollywood / WeHo). For more information go to: Olimila Salt Bar

Alex also hosts a weekly show on YouTube called “The EVOO Show” where he discusses all things olive oil, balsamic and foodie! Watch the show by clicking here: THE EVOO Show

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