Turkey: Spring salts of Tunceli are in demand in Turkey and the world

Spring salts that come out naturally from underground in Tunceli's Pülümür district are marketed abroad as well as domestically. Approximately one thousand tons of spring salt is produced annually from 3 salt fields in Pülümür. The work in the saltworks, which started production in the first weeks of June, continues until the end of September, depending on the season. The salts, which become ions as a result of the passage of fresh water to the underground rock salt source, are then discharged into the collection pools. After resting here, the salts pass into small crystallized pools. The salt accumulated in these pools is withdrawn every 5-6 days. Naturally sourced salts are exported to abroad as well as to the domestic market. Mehmet Zeki Tosun, who gave information about the business, said, "Previously, this place was operated by a monopoly. After the monopoly was privatized, we bought this place since 2022. What we produce here is spring salt. Spring salt is absorbed in the ...