traditional salt making

Traditional salt making, often called solar evaporation, involves collecting salty water from natural sources like salt lakes or ponds. The water is allowed to evaporate naturally under the sun and wind, concentrating the salt. As the water's saltiness increases, crystals begin to form and settle, making it easier to harvest. This method relies on warm, dry climates to efficiently convert seawater or saline water into salt. The harvested salt is then cleaned, sometimes dried further, and packaged for use. This centuries-old process is sustainable and environmentally friendly, relying on natural evaporation rather than chemical or industrial processes.