When the word "salt" comes to mind, chances are your thoughts drift to the big ol' canister of Morton salt chilling next to your spice rack. But, in reality, humankind has a fascinating relationship with the mineral. In the past, certain cultures held salt as highly as currency, while other cultures cherished it as a kind of antibacterial medicine. While we've come a long way since the days of literally rubbing salt in our wounds, we've yet to fall out of love with the flavorenhancing stuff — and Himalayan salt might be our latest and greatest love affair yet.

But is the coarse, pinkhued stuff as healthy as some claim it is, or should you take such claims with a grain of salt? And why is it so expensive, especially compared to typical table salt? Well, it's time to break out the magnifying glass, because we're taking a closer look at the untold truth of Himalayan salt.

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Discovered by Alexander the Great | 0:00
The Himalayan Salt Range | 1:18
The Khewra Salt Mine | 2:02
Less pure than table salt | 3:18
Less healthy than regular salt | 4:14
More expensive than regular salt | 5:32
A trend toward wellness | 6:22
Himalayan salt is highly versatile | 7:25
Branded Himalayan salt | 8:19

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