Himalayan black salt starts out as pink Himalayan salt before traditionally being mixed with herbs, seeds, spices and heated to high temperatures. Despite its name, Himalayan black salt is actually pinkish-brown in color. Himalayan salt was formed over 250 million years ago during the Jurassic era and is found in the Himalayan mountains. It was mined from the ancient sea beds inside the mountains, which were once covered by lava. This lava created a natural barrier to protect the salt from toxins and pollutants. The use of black salt was first documented in Ayurvedic medicine, a traditional and holistic approach to health that originated in India thousands of years ago. Sundhed has its roots in the Himalayan region and has sourced the highest quality, food-grade Himalatyan black salt from Pakistan for many years. Our salt is all-natural, organic, vegan-friendly and Kosher certified. Himalayan black salt is great for food lovers and chefs of all levels. Our salt is excellent for enhancing vegan and Indian dishes including pickles, salads, chutneys, raitas, and fruit salads. It’s also considered a cooling spice and can be added to many summer beverages.