LYTES ZERO-SUGAR LIMITED FLAVORS
Short answer: It's free of additives and contains trace minerals - which makes it a superior choice to table salt.
Pink Himalayan salt, mined from ancient sea salt deposits in the Himalayan mountains, is minimally processed to retain its natural state.
Unlike heavily refined table salt, it contains no additives, anti-caking agents, or harsh chemicals.
On top of that, it's rich in over 80 trace minerals including iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Though these quantities are small, they help to support hydration and electrolyte balance.
Pink Himalayan salt and sodium chloride are not the same, read the next faq for an in-depth breakdown.
Although they both consist of sodium chloride, they aren't the same.
The terms table salt and sodium chloride are often used interchangeably.
However, sodium chloride and pink Himalayan salt are not.
Here's why:
Table salt is manufactured by extracting sodium chloride from underground salt mines or seawater, followed by a refining process to remove impurities and trace minerals. Chemicals like sulfuric acid or chlorine may be used for bleaching and sterilization, and anti-caking agents such as sodium ferrocyanide, calcium silicate, or magnesium carbonate are added to prevent clumping. This extensive processing strips most natural minerals present in unprocessed salts like pink Himalayan salt.
Pink Himalayan salt is mined from ancient salt deposits formed millions of years ago from evaporated prehistoric oceans. The process is minimal and largely manual, without chemical treatments or bleaching agents, preserving its natural state and trace mineral content. The salt's pink hue comes from iron oxide.
Takeaways: Table salt (sodium chloride) is heavily treated. Pink Himalayan salt is minimally processed and in its most natural state, which is why we use it.
Our Pink Himalayan salt is sourced from the Salt Range, stretching from Jalalpur to Mianwali within the Himalayan Mountain Range, and is mined using the traditional Pillar and Dome method, a standard for all commercially exported Himalayan salt.
This method involves creating cross-cut openings perpendicular to mining rooms, leaving salt pillars to support the overlying structure.
Like all Himalayan salt harvesting, the process begins with an initial explosive blast to open the mine, followed by manual extraction using axes, with the salt then carried out, crushed, rinsed, and screened.
At our supplier's Washington State facility, the salt undergoes rigorous quality control, including third-party laboratory testing for minerals and microbes, confirming no residual explosive materials.
Yes, our Pink Himalayan salt is 3rd party tested for Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Chromium, Lead, and Mercury.
At our supplier's facility in Washington State, the salt is subject to stringent quality control, with third-party lab testing for minerals and microbial content, ensuring no traces of explosive residues remain.
Our flavors begin with fruit oils that undergo a spray-drying process.
Spray-dried fruit flavors are created by atomizing fruit oils into a fine mist and drying it with hot air to produce a concentrated powder that retains the fruit's natural essence.
To ensure stability, shelf-life, and usability, a carrier is added during the spray-drying process. In manufacturing, converting liquids into powders will always require a carrier ingredient, however they're not all the same.
Our carrier of choice is acacia gum as it requires minimal processing and no additives, making it the cleanest and most natural choice. Other common and cheaper alternatives include maltodextrin, modified food starch, and dextrose, which are known to be highly processed with additives involved.
No, LYTES does not have maltodextrin in its formula.
Maltodextrin is typically used as a flavor carrier due to its low cost, however maltodextrin is a carbohydrate that can spike blood sugar and cause digestive issues in certain individuals which makes it less than ideal.
In reality, all flavors need a carrier to turn them from liquid extracts to dry powders. Examples of these carriers include maltodextrin, modified food starch, dextrose, or acacia gum.
We use acacia gum because it's minimally processed with zero additives and the cleanest, most natural option available. Acacia gum is derived from acacia trees, specifically the stems and branches of Acacia Senegal or Acacia Seyal trees. There are no chemicals used to manufacture acacia gum.
We've selected Magnesium Glycinate for its fully chelated Magnesium, enhanced by the amino acid Glycine.
Glycine's advantages extend beyond just improving sleep (without causing drowsiness, it promotes better rest). As a key amino acid, Glycine supports glutathione production, a potent antioxidant, and aids in the production of creatine whose benefits are well-known.
Additionally, our formula includes malic acid, covering any advantages Magnesium Malate might offer.
Our citric acid comes from cassava root, a superior alternative to conventional citric acid.
Unlike typical citric acid sourced from corn or sugar beets, which are often GMO and processed with synthetic chemicals, cassava-derived citric acid is non-GMO and gluten free.
Mix one stick pack with 8-12 ounces of water for best flavor.
Use LYTES to rehydrate and replenish electrolytes lost through training and everyday functions.
We recommend a maximum of 3-4 sticks per day.