SALT - A SACRED SUBSTANCE

Salt is the last relic of the ocean where life was born. Its presence has influenced the whole gamut of history and its name is linked to hu ndred of geographical locations. Its importance for nutrition is suppo rted by the discovery of Aeneolithic salt cellars. Salt cellars and py ramids of salt have been included in paintings and other works of art. In Japan where salt was and still is obtained from the sea, a salt cu lture has developed that can be traced in the rituals of everyday life , including meal preparation, sports, and Shinto ceremonies.