why is Himalayan pink salt less salty than white salt?

Question

why is Himalayan pink salt less salty than white salt?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Himalayan pink salt is 98% sodium chloride, so it is almost as salty as pure salt.

But it is typically served as a larger crystal, like rock salt. And the larger the crystal the less surface area per unit of volume. Which means that it will dissolve more slowly and less salt will get in your system in the same amount of time.

If you grind it to the same degree that regular table salt is normally ground then it should not have a noticeable difference in saltiness at all.