‘Salt’ is well known to all of us as it is used in cooking. Salt is not just used for cooking. It also has other uses. The heart, liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, and other parts of the body depend on salt for some functions. When it comes to buying salt, Bangladeshi people rely on local salt brands. Bangladesh became self-sufficient in salt production in 2019. So, what are the top salt companies? Read on to know the notable salt brands in Bangladesh.
Most Renowned Salt Manufacturing Companies in Bangladesh
ACI Pure Salt
Advanced Chemical Industries Limited (ACI) or ACI Limited is one of the largest companies in Bangladesh. They sell a total of 39 products in four sectors: healthcare, consumer goods, electronics, agriculture, and retail. ACI Salt Limited started its business in 2004 in the Edible Salt Market through ACI. In the salt market, ACI Salt has earned the top brand position almost 8 times in the last decade.
ACI Pure Salt Company aims to produce 100% edible salt applying the modern vacuum evaporation method technology. Since its establishment, ACI has been providing premium grade edible salt with 100% purity. Hence, the brand achieved global recognition. Nevertheless, the ACI salt factory is claimed to be the biggest factory in Bangladesh in the Vacuum Salt industry.
Molla Salt
Molla Salt was one of the pioneers in the Bangladeshi salt industry. The company started its journey in the 80s. Initially, they introduced the ‘Molla Salt’ brand, and later they brought ‘Molla Super Salt,’ which is produced with a modern evaporation system. In 2007, the company began Molla Salt (Triple Refined) Industry limited at Fotullah, Narayanganj. Over the years Molla Super Salt has become one of the successful brands in the Bangladeshi Salt industry in the premium salt category.
Molla Salt has the vision to become the market leader while ensuring the people’s good health through their product. Moreover, they also want to boost the quality of life of the Bangladeshi people by producing a world-class product. Although Molla Salt doesn’t have a strong distribution channel, they are focusing on it.
Fresh Salt
Fresh Salt from Meghna Group of Industries is another top salt brand in Bangladesh. The brand claimed to bring the best blend of balanced nutrition and minerals. Further, Fresh Salt is produced using the Vacuum Evaporation System and Switzerland’s Latest USD (Ultra Superior Dosage) Technology. The combination of these two systems allows to remove all kinds of impurities from the salt and balance all the minerals such as Magnesium, Iodine, Sodium Chloride, and Calcium. Eventually, all these ingredients help anyone to keep themselves active and healthy.
Moreover, the unique formula helps to activate nerve function and create balanced electrolytes. Besides Fresh, Meghna Group also has another salt brand named No. 1, which is a vacuum salt, while fresh is super-premium salt.
Confidence Salt
Confidence Salt Limited started its journey in 2005 with a factory in Chittagong near the Karnafuli River. They use vacuum evaporation technology to produce salts from the beginning of their establishment. The claim to the first company who started the Swiss vacuum evaporation system. Confidence Salt is produced in a healthy environment. Now the brand is supplying salt all over the country with its strong network.
Sena Salt
Sena is a brand name from Sena Kalyan Sangstha. Sena Salt aims to satisfy the customers with high-quality products. It is an iodized salt that is produced through the Triple Refined Vacuum Evaporation process system.
Pran Iodized Salt
Although Pran is a popular brand, its salt vertical is quite new in the market. The Pran Iodized Salt provides the necessary iodine for the human body. It is produced through the Triple Refined Vacuum Evaporation process, which is the latest technology to ensure the quality of the salt. Though Pran has a great distribution channel, they are yet to spread it all over the country. Pran aims to improve livelihood.
Muskan Salt
Muskan Salt from S. A Salt Industries is a free flow iodized salt that is produced through the Triple Refined Vacuum Evaporated Salt. They process the salt by Evatherm Branded Machine imported from Switzerland. With the help of Evatherm Branded Machine, they refine the raw salt and convert it to the free flow condition. Moreover, the State-of-the-art Evatherm has the ability to maintain an accurate amount of Iodine, sodium chloride, and other ingredients while processing. Hence, the human body gets all the necessary elements available in salt in the proper amount.
Akiz Essential Iodized Salt
Essential Iodized salt from Akiz is a triple refined vacuum evaporated salt, which uses world-class technology under strict quality control. Hence, the Essential Iodized Salt remains crisp, white, and pure while containing the right amount of ingredients. Akiz salt has the necessary iodine, chlorine, sodium, and potassium.
Mamia Premium Iodized Salt
Established in 2013 Mamia salt from Mashrifa Food Products Ltd. is a popular name in Chittagong. Mamia salt is produced through the latest technology using automated machines. Therefore, the salt is 100% pure, white, and has no dirt in it. Mamia Premium Iodized Salt contains the right amount of iodine. As it is produced using the latest automated technology, the iodine remains intact in the pack for a long time.
Final Words
The raw materials to manufacture salt are produced in the country. But the amount of raw material produced in the country is not enough all the time. Hence, the companies need to import the raw materials sometimes. However, the above-mentioned brands mostly rely on local raw materials. Although there are not many options available when you go shopping, you will surely find any of the brands in your nearest grocery store.
Source: United News of Bangladesh