The pink salt illusion

粉盐错觉

Round Table China

2026-01-05

25 分钟
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Pink Himalayan salt sells for ten times the price of ordinary table salt, wrapped in an aura of wellness and luxury. But what are you really buying? Is it a superior mineral source, or are you paying for little more than a pretty color and clever marketing? We investigate the surprising truth behind the pink. / The Soapbox (14:44). On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun.
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

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  • I'm Steve Hatherly together today with Fei-Fei and Yu-Shun.

  • Coming up, pink Himalayan salt can sell for ten times the price of regular salt.

  • But is it worth it?

  • Spoiler.

  • Experts say no.

  • Beyond the pretty color and savvy marketing lies a product of questionable quality lacking promised nutrients and sometimes containing heavy metals.

  • We'll dive into the power of the aesthetic economy and share simple ways to see past the packaging and make smarter choices.

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