Re: Redmond salt

[Lynette Helgeson <helgeson@lansford.ndak.net>]

But remember this information comes from the ABC catalog who sells
Redmond Salt. I would like to see some information from an unbiased
source instead of someone who gains to benefit from you believing that
Redmond salt is better then any other salt. 

Lynette

Maggie Mieske wrote:
> 
> Just thought I would share this information from the ABC catalog about
> Redmond Salt...
> 
> Normal salt begins as a saline solution.  Then after processing and kiln
> drying at temps of 350-400 degrees, its natural state is changed and
> nearly all trace minerals are lost.  Chemicals are then used to bleach
> the salt, prevent caking and aid in free flowing.  REDMOND SALT, on the
> the other hand, is made from rock salt.  It has not been in solution for
> well over 50 million years!  REDMOND SALT is not kiln dried or processed
> with chemicals.  REDMOND SALT is in its truly natural state of pure
> sodium chloride and minerals your horse's body needs.
> 
> I know my horses show a decided preference for the Redmond Salt than
> they do to any of the other TM salts I have tried.  Just thought I would
> share that info.
> Maggie