The Colima Salt Difference
Unmatched Minerals and Essential Nutrients
Colima Salt Co’s distinctive harvesting methods and geological origins create the world’s most mineral-dense, naturally low-sodium sea salt. By switching from traditional table salt, processed sea salt, or even earth-derived ‘sea’ salts, you can lower your sodium intake while enhancing your supply of essential minerals and trace elements. Plus, your culinary creations will burst with complex flavors beyond just sodium chloride’s bitterness. That’s why Colima Salt Co is recognized as the most flavorful sea salt available.
Verified Quality and Consistency
How do we ensure this? Regular third-party laboratory testing of Colima Salt Co guarantees a consistent balance of sodium and mineral levels. Our competitors also provide their own analyses, offering insight into their mineral content. While this is helpful in distinguishing truly unrefined sea salts from processed varieties, we take it a step further.
To maintain our leadership in unrefined mineral sea salt, we periodically conduct independent lab tests on competing brands. These tests often confirm their published specifications, though at times, discrepancies emerge—both exceeding and falling short of expectations.
So far, we have yet to find a sea salt with a lower natural sodium level or higher macro and trace mineral content than Colima Salt Co. Below, we dive deeper into these key elements.
Understanding ‘Salt’
The term ‘salt’ generally refers to sodium chloride, but in nutritional and laboratory analysis, the critical element measured is ‘sodium.’
Colima Salt Co contains the lowest natural sodium levels, typically between 29.5% and 31.5%. In contrast, standard table salts and refined sea salts range from 38% to 39%, while earth salts average 36% to 38%. Leading ‘gray’ unrefined sea salts generally contain 33.5% to 35.5% sodium. These values can be confirmed by reviewing the Nutrition Facts or published Specification Sheets.
For reference, ‘salt’ content is calculated by multiplying sodium by 2.54 to determine sodium chloride levels. More details on sodium and its role in salt composition can be found here: [Sodium and Salt]. The following table outlines these values.
| Salt Type (Brand) | Sodium Content | Sodium Chloride Content |
|---|---|---|
| Colima Salt Co Mineral Sea Salt | 29.5% - 33.5% | 75.0% - 85.0% |
| Grey Sea Salt (Celtic) | 33.5% - 35.5% | 85.0% - 90.0% |
| Ancient Earth Salt (Pink Himalayan, Redmond) | 36.5% - 38.5% | 92.5% - 97.5% |
| Refined Sea Salt (True Salt) | 38.0% - 38.5% | 97.0% - 98.0% |
| Refined Table Salt (Morton) | 38.5% - 39.0% | 98.0% - 99.0% |
Rich in Essential Minerals and Trace Elements
A primary advantage of lower sodium sea salt is its significantly higher concentration of macro minerals—such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium—and trace elements like boron, manganese, and chromium. Not only are these minerals naturally present, but they are also found in greater quantities compared to other sea salts:
Macro Minerals:
| Magnesium | Potassium | Calcium | Sulfur |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,540 ppm | 1,770 ppm | 5,580 ppm | 19,600 ppm |
Trace Minerals:
| Boron | Chromium | Iron* | Manganese | Selenium | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 - 20 ppm | 1 - 5 ppm | 25 - 50 ppm | 5 - 10 ppm | 1 - 5 ppm | 1 - 5 ppm |
About Iron: Colima Salt Co maintains iron in a balanced proportion, aligning with nature’s ideal mineral composition. In contrast, earth salts tend to contain significantly higher iron levels due to mineral leaching over millennia—giving them their pink hue. However, excessive iron intake can have adverse effects on health. For optimal wellness, a balanced sea salt that mirrors oceanic mineral composition is recommended.
Comparing Popular Sea Salts
The following table compares the salt content and macro mineral values of various sea salts. Officially published specifications are used where available. If official data is unavailable, third-party laboratory test results are provided.
If your preferred salt isn’t listed, we can test it for you! Whether you’re a curious customer or a brand representative, reach out to us at info@colimasaltco.com for more details.
| Brand | Salt Content | Magnesium | Potassium | Calcium | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colima Salt Co Sea Salt | 75.0% - 85.0% | 7,540 ppm | 1,770 ppm | 5,580 ppm | The Mineral Lab (Link) |
| Redmond Real Salt | 98.3% | 1,100 ppm | 1,200 ppm | 4,000 ppm | Real Salt Data Sheet (Link) |
| Celtic Light Gray | 84.9% | 3,000 ppm | 1,080 ppm | 1,960 ppm | Celtic Mineral Analysis (PDF Page 1) |
| Celtic Fine Ground | 92.3% | 4,960 ppm | 1,080 ppm | 2,130 ppm | Celtic Mineral Analysis (PDF Page 3) |
| Maldon Sea Salt | 90.0% | 338 ppm | 181 ppm | 912 ppm | Maldon Analysis (PDF) |
| True Salt | 99.9% | 220 ppm | N/A | 50 ppm | True Salt Spec Sheet (PDF) |
| Saltverk | 95.3% | 2,990 ppm | 1,230 ppm | 2,050 ppm | Saltverk Analysis (PDF) |
| Jacobsen Salt Co. | 96.8% | 967 ppm | 670 ppm | 3,830 ppm | Jacobsen Analysis (PDF) |
| Crucial4 mSalt | 84.1% | 3,840 ppm | 1,530 ppm | 1,510 ppm | Crucial4 mSalt Analysis (PDF) |
| Himalania Fine Pink Salt | 95.6% | 3,780 ppm | 3,160 ppm | 3,100 ppm | Himalania Analysis (PDF) |
Disclaimer: All listed brands are trademarks of their respective owners. Tests were conducted using sealed retail packages purchased from national retailers or the brand’s website. No claims beyond the posted lab results are made.
Key Takeaways
- The level of refinement significantly impacts the mineral content of salt—more processed salts contain fewer beneficial nutrients.
- Unrefined sea salts and earth salts may show natural variation, but they generally maintain a consistent range of minerals and trace elements.
- The ideal sea salt should have a lower sodium chloride concentration while delivering high macro and trace mineral content.
- Colima Salt Co consistently provides the lowest salt content and the highest concentration of essential minerals, making it the best choice for superior nutrition and flavor.
Discover the benefits of Colima Salt Co’s Mineral Sea Salt today!