ANKARA Türkiye’s vast Tuz Lake , the country’s largest salt reserve, stands out for producing salt free of microplastic contamination, a distinction that has bolstered its reputation both at home and abroad. Unlike sea salt, which is often exposed to plastic pollution, the lake’s closed basin and lack of connection to any sea prevent microplastic infiltration, allowing for a natural and cleaner harvest. Located about 150 kilometers from the capital Ankara, Tuz Lake is Türkiye’s second-largest