Himalayan Salt — Not Industrial Table Salt
Salt is one of the oldest ingredients in human history.
And today, it’s one of the most misunderstood.
Most food is seasoned with industrial table salt — a highly refined product stripped of everything except sodium, then chemically stabilized so it can sit on shelves forever.
At YALLA, we season our food with Himalayan salt instead.
Not for marketing.
Not for color.
But because salt should support food — not dominate it.
What Industrial Table Salt Really Is
Conventional table salt is:
Heavily refined
Stripped of trace minerals
Chemically altered to prevent clumping
Often bleached and processed at high heat
What you’re left with is essentially pure sodium chloride — sharp, aggressive, and one-dimensional.
That harshness is why so much food needs:
Extra fat
Added sugar
Heavy sauces
To balance it out.
What Makes Himalayan Salt Different
Himalayan salt is:
Minimally processed
Naturally occurring
Rich in trace minerals
Softer and more rounded in flavor
Those trace minerals don’t just add complexity — they change how salt lands on the palate.
Instead of shouting, it blends.
Why Salt Quality Matters More Than People Think
Salt isn’t just seasoning.
It’s a flavor conductor.
Good salt:
Enhances ingredients instead of masking them
Allows you to use less overall
Creates balance rather than sharpness
When salt is harsh, food has to compensate.
When salt is clean, food can breathe.
This is why YALLA food tastes seasoned — not salty.
Tradition Knew This First
Before industrial processing, salt came from:
Mines
Seas
Evaporation
Natural deposits
It carried minerals, texture, and regional character.
Industrial table salt is a modern invention — designed for uniformity, not nourishment.
Choosing Himalayan salt isn’t nostalgic.
It’s aligned with how salt was always meant to be used.
Subtle Choices Create Big Differences
Most people can’t point to salt and say, “That’s the difference.”
But they feel it when:
Food tastes complete without being heavy
Flavors are clear and layered
Meals don’t leave you thirsty or overwhelmed
That’s what happens when every ingredient — even salt — is chosen with care.
Why Many Kitchens Don’t Bother
Let’s be honest.
Industrial table salt is:
Cheaper
Easier to source
More aggressive (so you use less attention)
Himalayan salt:
Costs more
Requires restraint
Demands confidence in your ingredients
We choose it anyway.
Because seasoning shouldn’t hide shortcuts — it should highlight quality.
This Is the YALLA Approach
We don’t chase extremes.
We don’t over-season.
We don’t rely on shock value.
We choose ingredients that work with the food and the body.
Himalayan salt. Clean seasoning. No shortcuts.
That’s the standard at YALLA.
