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Organic Meinsalz Granular Type A is a high quality mined rock salt which has a high sodium chloride content of 99% and comes in various grain sizes. Constant quality control guarantees this product is of high purity. This salt offers excellent performance and is in compliance with the European industrial standard ISO 9001.
Meinsalz Granular Propertieso Smooth free-flowing salt
o Harvested directly from a the Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü)
o Natural harvesting and evaporation with the mechanical process for refining salt
o Organic grade salt
o Dissolves evenly, Contrary to the popular brown rock salt which can leave surfaces with a muddy residue, white salt leaves a clean surface with minimal residue.
As a result, it leaves no messy residue when trodden into vehicles or buildings.
o Available in 25Kg Bags
Meinsalz Coarse Salt Uses
o De-Icing
o Water Softening
The Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) is located on the borders of Ankara, Konya and Aksaray provinces and covers an area of 1,300 km2 and Tuz Gölü Basin covers an area of 20,000 km2. The Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) is one of the few places in the world in terms of biological diversity values. The Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü), which is an Important Plant Area, Important Bird Area, 1st Degree Natural Protected Area and Special Environmental Protection, is also a wetland area of international importance according to Ramsar Criteria (*).
Koyuncu Salt Factory, which is aware of this value, and is making production in amounts that the ecological structure enables by taking advantage of sustainable and environmental production techniques.
* The Ramsar Criteria is an international treaty aiming at protecting waterfowl habitats and wetlands.
And now for some interesting information….
6 Surprising Uses for Salt
1- Relief for Bee Stings
Bee stings are very painful. If you stung by a bee and did not show any allergic symptoms before, this method is ideal for you.
First, you should take the needle left in the skin. After the bee’s needle is removed, you can rub salt to the red and swollen area. In addition to that, you can wash the area with cold salty water. But you must not scratch.
It is a traditional method for relieving pain and reducing swelling for bee stings. However, if you still feel great pain or show allergic symptoms, you should be immediately taken to the emergency.
Koyuncu Salt Factory, which is aware of this value, and is making production in amounts that the ecological structure enables by taking advantage of sustainable and environmental production techniques.
* The Ramsar Criteria is an international treaty aiming at protecting waterfowl habitats and wetlands.
And now for some interesting information….
6 Surprising Uses for Salt
1- Relief for Bee Stings
Bee stings are very painful. If you stung by a bee and did not show any allergic symptoms before, this method is ideal for you.
First, you should take the needle left in the skin. After the bee’s needle is removed, you can rub salt to the red and swollen area. In addition to that, you can wash the area with cold salty water. But you must not scratch.
It is a traditional method for relieving pain and reducing swelling for bee stings. However, if you still feel great pain or show allergic symptoms, you should be immediately taken to the emergency.
2- Kill Poison Ivy in Your Garden
Poison ivy leaves contain toxic oils, causing painful and itchy skin rashes if you touch them. This invasive weed will spread quickly if you don't control them.
When you notice poison ivy in your garden, you should remove them carefully to protect yourself and your family. Instead of buying chemical products to get rid of it, you can use salt to help protect the environment.
All you need is 1kg of food salt and 5 liters of boiling water. Pour this solution into a spray bottle and cover the leaves and the soil surrounding the plant with the solution.
Spray the solution carefully to avoid applying it to surrounding plants or lawns as it can kill them as well. Continue spraying poison ivy once a week until the weed dies completely.
Poison ivy leaves contain toxic oils, causing painful and itchy skin rashes if you touch them. This invasive weed will spread quickly if you don't control them.
When you notice poison ivy in your garden, you should remove them carefully to protect yourself and your family. Instead of buying chemical products to get rid of it, you can use salt to help protect the environment.
All you need is 1kg of food salt and 5 liters of boiling water. Pour this solution into a spray bottle and cover the leaves and the soil surrounding the plant with the solution.
Spray the solution carefully to avoid applying it to surrounding plants or lawns as it can kill them as well. Continue spraying poison ivy once a week until the weed dies completely.
3- Clean Artificial Flowers Easily
As an alternative to fresh flowers which die quickly, artificial flowers are simple decorative objects that add color and beauty to your home. However, they collect dirt and dust. They require dusting and cleaning very often and this takes some much time as you have to go through each little leaf and petal.
To clean them easily, you can place your flowers into a paper bag filled with table salt and gently shake them. This solution will remove any traces of dirt and this method saves so much time for you.
4- Get Rid of the Smell in Shoes
As an alternative to fresh flowers which die quickly, artificial flowers are simple decorative objects that add color and beauty to your home. However, they collect dirt and dust. They require dusting and cleaning very often and this takes some much time as you have to go through each little leaf and petal.
To clean them easily, you can place your flowers into a paper bag filled with table salt and gently shake them. This solution will remove any traces of dirt and this method saves so much time for you.
4- Get Rid of the Smell in Shoes
Sneakers, boots, flats, or heels… Every type of shoes smell after a time of wear. Everyday wear of these shoes also causes bacteria production. For these reasons, it is necessary to pay special attention to shoe cleaning.
Leather, plastic or cotton, even the best quality shoes smell. The heat and humid your feet produce throught the day are the first reasons of unwanted odor. If you wear your shoes without socks, this problem can get pretty annoying.
What you need to do is get into the habit of cleansing your shoes every night by sprinkling a small amount of salt inside. Salt soaks up any lingering smells, preparing them odor-free for you in the morning.
5- Clean Tea and Coffee Stains from Mugs
We are all coffee or tea addicts. And, we know how hard it is to completely clean these dark brown stains, which is practically impossible.
All mugs look dirty because of these stains even if they are fresh out of dishwasher. However, salt use proves to be easiest way to get rid of them. You can scrub stains away with salt.
Sprinkle some salt onto a sponge and rub in circles on the tea and coffee stains until they disappear.
For really stubborn stains, you can add a teaspoon of white vinegar to the mug and swirl the liquid over the dirt before continuing to rub.
6- Unplug A Blocked Drain
Is the water levels getting gradually high every time you shower or wash your dishes in kitchen sink? The reason likely is that your drain is blocked. This can be caused by anything from cleaning products to hair and food remainings.
But the remedy for unplugging drains is very easy with salt. You should mix 1 cup of salt with 1 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of white vinegar and pour it down your drain.
You should leave it to soak for 10 minutes while you boil water. Then carefully pour approximately 2 litres of boiling water down the drain.
Lastly, run hot water from the tap until the water runs easily down the drain.
Leather, plastic or cotton, even the best quality shoes smell. The heat and humid your feet produce throught the day are the first reasons of unwanted odor. If you wear your shoes without socks, this problem can get pretty annoying.
What you need to do is get into the habit of cleansing your shoes every night by sprinkling a small amount of salt inside. Salt soaks up any lingering smells, preparing them odor-free for you in the morning.
5- Clean Tea and Coffee Stains from Mugs
We are all coffee or tea addicts. And, we know how hard it is to completely clean these dark brown stains, which is practically impossible.
All mugs look dirty because of these stains even if they are fresh out of dishwasher. However, salt use proves to be easiest way to get rid of them. You can scrub stains away with salt.
Sprinkle some salt onto a sponge and rub in circles on the tea and coffee stains until they disappear.
For really stubborn stains, you can add a teaspoon of white vinegar to the mug and swirl the liquid over the dirt before continuing to rub.
6- Unplug A Blocked Drain
Is the water levels getting gradually high every time you shower or wash your dishes in kitchen sink? The reason likely is that your drain is blocked. This can be caused by anything from cleaning products to hair and food remainings.
But the remedy for unplugging drains is very easy with salt. You should mix 1 cup of salt with 1 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of white vinegar and pour it down your drain.
You should leave it to soak for 10 minutes while you boil water. Then carefully pour approximately 2 litres of boiling water down the drain.
Lastly, run hot water from the tap until the water runs easily down the drain.