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Evaporation is the natural process that allows salt farmers to harvest salt from the oceans.

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Where can you find sea salt?

Sea salt is simply salt that comes from the ocean. It is obtained by boiling the water. Once all the water has evaporated, you are left with sea salt. I am sure the process is more complicated than that, but that is where the salt comes from.


What is the origin of sea salt and how does it differ from other types of salt?

Sea salt is formed through the evaporation of seawater, leaving behind salt crystals. It differs from other types of salt, like table salt, in its mineral content and taste. Sea salt contains trace minerals that give it a slightly different flavor and texture compared to table salt, which is more processed and refined.


Why is there so much salt in the Dead Sea?

The Dead Sea has a high concentration of salt because it has no outlet for water to flow out. Water evaporates from the sea, leaving behind minerals like salt, which become more concentrated over time.


Where did salt originally come from and how has its source evolved over time?

Salt originally came from natural sources such as salt mines and sea water. Over time, the source of salt has evolved to include modern methods of extraction such as salt mines, evaporation ponds, and sea salt harvesting.


Why cant sea salt be separated from sea water by filteration?

Sea salt cannot be separated from sea water by filtration because sea salt is dissolved in the water at a molecular level, meaning the particles are too small to be trapped by a filter. Filtration is only effective for separating solid particles from liquids when the particle size is large enough to be caught by the filter.