Sea salt from India has about 64 micrograms of tiny plastic bits in every kilogram of salt — that’s like a speck of dust in a bag of sugar, but made of plastic.

What we've found so far suggests that Indian sea salt contains microplastics, with one key finding pointing to the amount present. Our analysis of the available research shows that sea salt from India has about 64 micrograms of microplastics per kilogram of salt [1]. To picture this, it’s like finding a speck of plastic dust in a large bag of sugar — very small, but detectable. This estimate comes from evidence that we’ve reviewed, where 26 studies or assessments support the presence of microplastics in Indian sea salt, and none refute it [1]. While the number of supporting assessments is high, we are only working from one distinct assertion in this case. That means the data points to a consistent finding, but we’re relying on a single reported measurement for the actual amount. We don’t yet know how this level compares across different regions or salt types, nor do we have data on how it might vary by brand, harvest method, or location along India’s coast. Our current analysis doesn’t include information on health effects, only the presence and estimated quantity of microplastics. The evidence we’ve reviewed leans toward the idea that microplastics are present in measurable amounts in Indian sea salt. However, because we’re working with limited specific data on concentration levels, we can’t say how widespread or variable this amount might be. Practical takeaway: If you use Indian sea salt, you may be consuming a very small amount of microplastics — about 64 micrograms per kilogram of salt. That’s a tiny quantity, but it’s part of a broader picture we’re still piecing together.