The Unites States is the leading salt producing nation, followed by China, India, Canada, Australia, Mexico, and France, respectively. Although many factors contribute to the production of salt, the basic combination of mineral availability with industrial infrastructure explain the current rankings. These countries are all rich in either rock salt deposits, or salty sea water. Rock salt, however, is mined from underground, and is of course distinguished by its rock form. Clarification Although salt is most well-known for its uses in food, only a small percentage of salt is used worldwide for consumption. Most salt, including rock salt, is used […]
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