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No Special Powers

While most food fads are due to them having a particular quality, like health benefits, this hasn't been the case with Pink Salt.

The sudden rise of Pink Salt has nothing to do with the wellness advantages but with timing and marketing.

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How Pink Salt Took Over Millennial Kitchens

theatlantic.com

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