Coming from a 20 million year old, pollution-free area of Transylvania, the salt from the Parajd salt mine, free of additives, is still traditionally mined by salt cutters with wooden axes, without metal tools, and then ground. The grey colour of Parajdi salt is due to the silt it contains, which, unlike other natural salts, is not extracted from Szekler salt.
- Vegan, paleo
- Gluten-free
- GMO-free
- Free of chemicals and additives (no anti-caking agents)
- Contains no colouring
- Not refined, processed without chemical purification
- Suitable as a substitute for sea salt and refined salt
SALT MINES CAN BE USED NOT ONLY IN REMOTE EXOTIC COUNTRIES
Not so far from us (and certainly close to our hearts), in Parajd, Transylvania, you will find one of Europe's largest and most excellent salt deposits with a high mineral content.
THE HISTORY OF PARAJD SALT
The Parajd salt mine in Parajd, Transylvania, is one of Europe's largest salt deposits. It was formed by the continuous subsidence of the Transylvanian Basin, which began in the late Cretaceous and early Palaeogene periods, while the neighbouring Carpathian mountain chain was being rolled up. A shallow inland sea formed in this depression. The steady subsidence of the basin resulted in the formation of a sedimentary layer complex about 5000 m thick.
The origin of the Transylvanian salt, and within it the Parajd salt deposit, can be traced back to the Lower Badenian geological period, some 20 to 22 million years ago. At that time, the shallow inland sea was cut off from the ancient, central European Tethys (due to the uplift of the Alpine-Carpathian mountain range) and the salt layers precipitated by the strong evaporation were deposited in the basin, which was sinking.
The sediments of the subsequent geological eras were deposited on these layers of salt and, under pressure, the salt was pushed towards the edges of the Transylvanian Basin as a slow-flowing, dense liquid. The salt's lower specific gravity than its surroundings also helped it to move.
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT SALT, LIKE GLACIAL ICE, BEHAVES AS A LIQUID IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS (HIGH PRESSURE AND HIGHER TEMPERATURES). THE CENTRE OF THE UPWARDLY-FLOWING SALT FRACTURE 'FLOWED' FASTER THAN THE EDGES, SLOWED BY FRICTION WITH ADJACENT LAYERS IN CONTACT, THE PLASTIC SALT LAYERS WERE COMPRESSED BY THE ENORMOUS FORCES AND PUSHED UPWARDS ALONG EXISTING CREASE FRACTURE LINES AND SEAMS, FORMING HUGE SALT LUMPS, SALT CLUMPS AND SALT FRACTURES.
SALT MINING DATES BACK TO ROMAN TIMES
The first authentic written record of salt mining in Parajd dates back to 1405, and from that century onwards the salt from Parajd was called 'Székely salt' and the region 'Sóvidék'.
Underground salt mining began in 1762, when the bell-shaped Joseph mine was opened. Mining was unique of its kind and could be practiced from ancient times. No irons or sledgehammers were used, the 'subsoil' was mined with wooden sticks. From the 19th century onwards, several sections were opened, and since 1960, underground medical treatment has been possible in the mine.
THE SPECIAL PARAJD SALT
There are many special salts in the world, and Parajd salt is rightly included in this group. It is at least 97% sodium chloride and contains many minerals. Its grey colour is due to the natural silt it contains. Its taste is saltier and softer than table salt, making it an excellent seasoning for food and salt baths.
DIRECTION (1 serving = 0)
It can also be used for cooking and baking, as a flavouring and added to bath water. Used as a poultice, added to bath water for a salt bath, bath cure or as a drinking fountain! Part of a Paleo and dietary diet!
Other uses:
1. As a bathing well for 18-20 days. In up to 38 litres of water, 3 kg of bath salts provide a high concentration of spa water. The temperature of the bath water should be 36-38 degrees Celsius and the bathing time should not exceed 30 minutes. Don't be surprised if, after draining the water, a fine, grey layer of sludge remains in the bath - this is the natural sludge found in Parajdi salt.
2. For topical treatment: dissolve 1 kg of salt in about 2 litres of water. Cover the sore part of the body with the solution by placing a dry towel over it.
3. As a drinking fountain: dissolve 1 kg of Parajdi salt in 3-3.5 litres of water, not necessarily hot water - this will give you a 26% sterile solution. It is best stored in a glass container. Add a teaspoon of this solution to 2 dl of clean water, which can be lukewarm water to your taste. Drink it every morning after waking up on an empty stomach.
STORAGE
Store in a dry, cool place, out of the reach of children.
