Salt Glossary
Epsom salt
Magnesium sulfate, a different compound from table salt that only looks similar.
It is named after Epsom in Surrey, England, where it was found in a bitter mineral spring. It is used in baths and gardening, not as a seasoning.
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For school projects and reports. Teachers often prefer the original sources too: see the list below.
The Salt Almanac. (2026, November 8). Epsom salt. https://saltalmanac.com/glossary/epsom-salt
“Epsom salt | Salt Glossary.” The Salt Almanac, 8 Nov. 2026, saltalmanac.com/glossary/epsom-salt. Accessed [today's date].
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Original sources
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Salt labelling requirements. https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-labels/labelling/industry/salt
- WorldAtlas. Where is the world's largest underground salt mine? https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/where-is-the-world-s-largest-underground-salt-mine.html
- U.S. Geological Survey. Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Salt. https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2026/mcs2026-salt.pdf