Himalayan Rock Salt (500g / 1kg)

Himalayan Rock Salt (Unrefined Pink Salt) – Hand-Mined & Mineral-Rich

Through its pink crystals, Nirvana Organic Himalayan Rock Salt literally tells the story of the mountains. Dust under the feet for millions of years, it is a crystal from the pristine Himalayan Mountain cliffs. The Himalayan pink salt is regarded as one of the best types of rock salt. No chemicals are used, and it is loaded with a lot of minerals, which are very beneficial to the body. Salt production begins when salt water in lakes and seas evaporates, thus resulting in the formation of salt crystals. After a while, crystals become rock salt. It is also known as halite or havana. This particular spice has been highly praised in Ayurveda, which is a traditional Indian system of alternative medicine. Rock salt has always been spoken of like a quiet medicine. Something your grandmother trusted for colds, coughs, digestion, and even eyesight, not loudly, just used and over time, believed in. When you bring it into the kitchen, it’s not only about health. It’s also about taste that feels fuller, rounder, and more grounded.

Why Himalayan rock salt is different

Sea salt and table salt are their own stories. But Himalayan rock salt? Different creature altogether.

Processed table salt is stripped, bleached, and rebuilt in factories until it barely remembers where it came from. Himalayan rock salt still carries traces of iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Small amounts, yes, but the kind your body recognises instead of fighting.

It comes from ancient Himalayan deposits, formed long before pollution became a thing. That age, that stillness, shows up in the flavour. It matters more than most people realise.

How we actually use it

In everyday cooking. Vegetables, dals, meat, fish, and soups are used. It behaves. Doesn’t shout.

As a finishing salt. A pinch on salads, grilled food, avocado toast, and even lassi. Suddenly, everything wakes up.

Baking & roasting. Sprinkled into trays for depth, not sharpness.

Sole water. Dissolved in water when the body feels off and needs minerals, not stimulation.

Detox baths. Generous handfuls in warm water. Muscles soften. The day finally lets go.

Oral rinse.  Diluted, simple, old-school. It works without any hindrance.

Why Nirvana Organic Himalayan Rock Salt

We didn’t choose this salt because it sounds good on a label. We chose it because it still feels like salt used to feel.

It comes from ancient Himalayan deposits, formed long before pollution, factories, or shortcuts existed. That’s why it’s pure. Why does the flavour feel clean? Why doesn’t it look uniform and “perfect”? Real things rarely do.

It’s mined slowly and responsibly. No tearing the land apart, no rushing the mountain. Just patient extraction, the way it’s always been done.

Each batch is hand-mined and carefully packed. The crystals are kept whole, not crushed into sameness. You can see the honesty in it. And yes, it’s naturally rich in minerals, quietly supportive of health without making big claims.

Storage tips

This salt clumps because it’s alive to its surroundings. Moisture gets in, and it reacts. Store it airtight. Always use a dry spoon. Respect it a little, and it behaves better.

FAQs — 

Is Himalayan rock salt the same as table salt?

They share a name, nothing more. Table salt comes from seawater and is heavily refined until it’s bright white and stripped bare. Himalayan rock salt, sendha namak, is mined from deep under the mountains and is several million years old. Its soft pink colour comes from iron oxide. Different origin. Different feel.

Does it taste different?

Absolutely. Table salt hits sharp and fast. Himalayan rock salt is gentler, slightly earthy. It doesn’t cover flavours; it opens them up. That’s why chefs finish dishes with it instead of cooking it away.

Can I use it every day?

Yes. Daily cooking is fine. Just listen to your food and your body. Salt is still salt, so balance always matters more than excess.

Why does it clump?

Because it hasn’t been treated with anti-caking chemicals. It absorbs moisture easily. Airtight glass jars work best. Dry spoon, always.

Which pack size should I buy?

500g is great if you’re trying it out or cooking lightly. 1kg makes sense for families or if your kitchen runs on real salt.