Himalayan salt is a type of rock salt that is naturally pink in color. It is mined from the Punjab region of Pakistan, on the foothills of the Himalayas. Its natural pink hue comes as a result of the trace amounts of iron oxide (rust) in the salt. It often comes in larger crystals than table salt, which means it actually contains less sodium per teaspoon than table salt. You can use Himalayan salt any way you would use table salt. However, keep in mind that because Himalayan salt has a saltier flavor than table salt, you should use less salt per serving to achieve the same flavor.
