Ancient, geologically preserved seabeds, deposited millions of years ago, pre-dating industrial pollution.
Ancient, geologically preserved seabeds, deposited millions of years ago, pre-dating industrial pollution.
Contains a broad spectrum of trace minerals (e.g., calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, silicon, etc.) in higher and more stable concentrations.
Contains few trace minerals (magnesium, potassium, calcium), but amounts are highly variable by location and far lower due to dilution and sedimentation with a high salt content.
Contains trace minerals (magnesium, potassium, calcium), but amounts are highly variable by location and far lower due to dilution and sedimentation.
Increasingly contaminated with microplastics, heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants (PCBs, dioxins), and other anthropogenic chemicals.
None. Formed before plastics existed, so zero risk of microplastic contamination.
Ubiquitous. Microplastics detected in 100% of seawater samples globally. Concentrations typically range from ~0.15 to 0.03 microplastic particles per liter for the smallest size fractions (150–750 µm), with trillions of particles circulating in the oceans.
None. No exposure to industrial runoff, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, or radioactive waste.
Exposed to a wide array of pollutants from industrial, agricultural, and municipal sources, including heavy metals (Hg, Cd, Pb, As), organic contaminants, and radioactive materials.
Highly stable over geological time; mineral content is not affected by seasonal or
anthropogenic changes.
Highly variable; affected by pollution, water currents, and local environmental
conditions.
Minerals are preserved in crystalline form, being more bioavailable due to lack of chemical binding with pollutants.
Some minerals are far less bioavailable due to binding with contaminants or being present in dissolved, less stable forms.
All minerals are preserved in solid form and accessible through mining.
Many trace minerals settle to the ocean floor as sediment and are not present in surface seawater used for production, reducing overall mineral content by large multiples.
Mining is mechanical, with minimal environmental impact; no risk of introducing new contaminants during extraction.
Production can disturb local ecosystems; risk of concentrating contaminants during evaporation including toxic dust storms after drying process.
Minimal, as the mine is uncontaminated; no exposure to modern toxins or microplastics.
Potential health risks from chronic exposure to microplastics, heavy metals, and other pollutants, especially with regular consumption.
OMRI Listed. Subject to geological and food safety inspections; relatively straightforward quality control.
Highly variable and mostly unregulated; depends on local regulations and effectiveness of pollution controls in source waters. Mostly the "Wild West" with no inspections or testing.
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Microplastics and Modern Pollution in Sea Water:
Trace Mineral Availability:
Environmental and Health Considerations:
Sourcing trace minerals from a 200 million-year-old mine offers a product with higher mineral diversity, greater purity, and zero risk of microplastic or modern pollutant contamination. In contrast, present-day sea water or open air salt lakes is universally contaminated with microplastics, heavy metals, and other anthropogenic chemicals, while offering minimal and inconsistent trace mineral content due to sedimentation and dilution. The environmental and health risks associated with sea salt are increasing, making ancient mined salt a safer and more reliable source for trace minerals.
The choice is clear... Amphora Water Concentrate