Feb 05, 2025
Korean Bamboo Salt: The Most Expensive Salt in the World
Bamboo salt, or Jukyeom, is a rare and expensive salt from Korea, known for its unique roasting process and health benefits
Created over 1,000 years ago by Korean monks, bamboo salt has long been used in traditional medicine for its healing property
Unlike regular sea salt, bamboo salt is fire-purified, mineral-rich, and believed to have detoxifying effects
Sea salt is packed into 3-year-old bamboo stalks and sealed with red clay for added mineral
Bamboo salt is roasted up to nine times at 800–1,500°C, melting into lava-like crystals rich in minerals
Bamboo salt comes in 3x (mild & affordable), 6x (richer in minerals), and 9x (purest & most expensive)
Bamboo salt is expensive due to its labor-intensive 9-roast process, limited production, and medicinal reputation in Korean healing
Bamboo salt detoxifies, supports digestion, promotes oral health, and has anti-inflammatory properties
Bamboo salt used to enhances flavors in Korean dishes, medicines and oral care
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