Below is a list of all known varieties for Rock Salt. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bolivian Rose Salt (Rock) | A mild, pale pink rock salt harvested from ancient deposits in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia. |
| Himalayan Black Salt (Sulemani) | A dark, pungent rock salt (not Kala Namak) with a less sulfurous, more earthy and smoky flavor. Used in Pakistani cuisine. |
| Himalayan Pink Salt (Coarse) | Coarse, pebble-like pink salt, used in salt grinders or for brines. |
| Himalayan Pink Salt (Fine Powder) | An ultra-fine, powdered form of pink salt, used for seasonings and coatings where fine grain is needed. |
| Himalayan Pink Salt (Fine) | Pink rock salt ground to a fine grain for use in shakers or general cooking. |
| Himalayan Pink Salt (Slab) | A large, solid block of pink salt used as a serving platter, cooking surface, or for curing. |
| Hiwa Kai (Black Lava Salt) | The same as "Black Lava Salt (Hawaiian)". Sea salt mixed with activated charcoal. Striking black color, used for finishing. |
| Ice Cream Salt | Very large, coarse rock salt. Not for consumption; used in ice cream makers to lower the freezing point of the surrounding ice. |
| Kala Namak (Black Salt, Powder) | A South Asian rock salt, high in sulfur, which is kilned to produce a pungent, savory, "eggy" flavor. Used in chaat masala. |
| Kala Namak (Powder) | The powdered, ground form of Kala Namak (Black Salt), which releases its pungent, sulfurous aroma. Used in Indian cooking. |
| Kala Namak (Rock) | The unground, crystal rock form of Kala Namak. |
| Persian Blue Salt | A rare rock salt from Iran, containing blue crystals of Sylvite. Known for its initial strong saltiness that fades quickly. |
| Persian Blue Salt (Rock) | A rare rock salt from Iran, containing blue crystals of Sylvite. Known for its initial strong saltiness that fades quickly. |
| Polish Rock Salt (Klodawa) | A traditional, unrefined, greyish-white rock salt mined in Poland, often used for brines and preserving. |
| Utah Rock Salt (Coarse) | An unrefined, coarse rock salt mined in Utah (e.g., "Real Salt"), often containing a pinkish hue and over 60 trace minerals. |