evidence: Himalayan Salt is harvested by hand by skilled workers from the Khewra Salt Mines and it is minimally processed to provide a natural alternative to regular table salt. The salt is unrefined and unprocessed, and this natural organic product contains around 84 different minerals and trace elements such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Himalayan Salt is manufactured into various products, as it can be used for different purposes such as for cooking and garnishing, platters (plates) for hot and cold food, meat preservation, therapeutic use, licks for animals, and much more. See below for the different categories of Himalayan Salt and its particular uses. Colours – The colour of Himalayan Salt varies depending on which mine it is extracted from, but the common colours are light pink, medium pink, dark pink, and red. The other less known colours of Himalayan Salt are crystal white and black (Kala Namak).