An Anadolu Agency report dated 17 September 2016 published additional statements by Prof. Dr. Canan Karatay on rock salt. It is notable because she explicitly used the mineralogical term “halite” and named a series of minerals and elements.
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Calling Rock Salt Halite
Karatay described rock salt as “halite.” In geology and mineralogy, halite is the mineral form of sodium chloride.
This continued a theme present in her earlier talks, now expressed with a standard mineralogical term.
Minerals and Elements She Named
According to the Anadolu Agency report, Karatay mentioned calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc, selenium and iodine in connection with rock salt.
This list provides a distinct data point in the archive of her public statements on mineral diversity.
The Çankırı Salt Cave
Karatay described the Çankırı Salt Cave as an important reserve and drew attention to the region’s rock-salt resources.
Çankırı therefore appears in her archive not merely as a conference location but as a recurring geological and cultural reference.
Her Own Consumption Recommendation
The report also records Karatay’s own recommendation concerning rock-salt consumption.
The recommendation is archived as her stated position and can be compared with statements made in other interviews.
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Rock Salt Brands and Supply Channels
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