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Thursday 23rd July 2015 at 5.30pm – Salt

In the second of a two part documentary from the BBC World Service, Steph McGovern explores the rich, diverse history of salt which has played a vital and multi-faceted role in history.

Today, Steph visits the Halen Mon sea salt company in Wales to learn how they produce their salt from the waters of the Menai Straits.

She finds out about the wide variety of artisan salts that have become so popular in recent years – from French Fleur du Sel to the beautiful pink Himalayan Rock Salt.

Steph moves on to address the issue of salt and health, hearing from a campaign group promoting the lowering of salt consumption.