Hand-mined from natural salt deposits in the Himalayan Mountains. The pink Himalayan Crystal Salt contains 84 highly absorbable trace elements and nutrients which are essential for healthy living Use Milliard Himalayan Salt for all your dietary and cooking needs. Extra Fine crystals dissolve easily and garnish neatly over savory meals, smoothies, shakes, protein drinks and desserts. For a spa-like bath treatment, add Himalayan Salt to warm water in your tub. Water activates the salt electrolytes to soften water and revitalize your skin with beneficial minerals as you soak. Replace iodized table salt to introduce a natural mineral source in your cooking that excludes processed foods! Additionally, table salt may contain unlisted preservatives that include calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and aluminum hydroxide.