The Himalayan salt block is a big, hand-carved piece of salt that has a pink color. It is abundant in manganese, iron, magnesium, zinc, and other highly beneficial minerals that give the salt the luminescent pink color.

Himalayan salt has numerous properties and here are some of them:

1. It is used in cooking

This salt is usually added to various dishes and foods, such as raw fish, vegetables, chicken, and seafood. It makes your food taste better and gives it the right amount of flavor. It also has antimicrobial properties and it is the safest cooking utensil you can have.

2. It is chemical-free

It is considered the purest and the healthiest salt in the world since it hails from an unspoiled area located in the Himalayan mountain range. It is free from chemicals and pollutants and it has been also known as ″pink gold″.

3. It is rich in minerals

This salt contains 84 elements that are normally found in the human body and which supply the human organism with all essential minerals. Himalayan salt also contains small amounts of magnesium, iron, potassium, and calcium and a bit lower amounts of regular salt and sodium.

All these elements and minerals are present in a crystal structure and they are easily absorbed by the human cells.

4. It can withstand extreme temperatures

It is also known that the Himalayan salt block can withstand temperatures between -17ºC – 482ºC. However, note that you should not expose it to sudden temperature changes, and make sure you let it rest for about 24 hours before use.

How to use this salt for cooking?

The Himalayan salt should be used either on a gas stove or a grill. It shouldn’t be used in an oven.

In order to use it on a gas stove, start with the lowest temperature and gradually increase it. It should take around 40 minutes to reach the temperature of 149ºC.

For a grill, put the salt block on the grate and let it heat up gradually.

How to clean the Himalayan salt block?

First, let it cool. Then, scrub it under a tiny stream of water with a hard brush. Do not use soap. In case it has grease spots, dip a lemon slice in kosher salt and place it (face down) on the greasy side of the salt block. Scrub in circular movements and wipe off with a dry paper towel.

Keep it away from light, humidity, and heat. In order to prevent splitting or cracking during cooking, purchase a frame.

A Himalayan salt block is highly useful for your overall health and here are some of its major medicinal properties:

• Reduces high blood pressure
• Strengthens the bones
• Boosts circulation
• Controls the balance of electrolytes
• Hydrates the body
• Encourages digestion
• Regulates and improves metabolism
• Controls water content in the body
• Maintains pH balance
• Detoxifies the body
• Rejuvenates the skin
• Soothes aching muscles
• Balances the blood sugar
• Supports hormone balance
• Acts as an antihistamine
• Stimulates adrenal and thyroid function
• Encourages weight loss
• Boosts the energy