Both pink salt and sea salt are used as sources of dietary sodium, but they differ in origin, texture, appearance and processing methods.
Origin and appearance
Pink salt is mined rock salt with a naturally pink appearance. Sea salt is produced from evaporated seawater or saltwater sources.
Nutrition perspective
Both are primarily sodium chloride. Trace minerals can affect colour and composition, but marketing claims should be based on verified analysis rather than assumptions.
Choosing between them
For most customers, texture, taste preference, recipe use, packaging and sourcing story are practical differences to consider.