evidence: Himalayan salt is almost exclusively mined from the Salt Range in Punjab, Pakistan The name Himalayan salt conjures in the mind an image of a mythical snow-capped peak, draped in mist, with hidden pink treasures residing deep in its bowels. Yet, the reality is that Himalayan salt is mined 186 miles away from the famed Himalayan mountain range (per Business Insider), in the appropriately named Salt Range, a series of much more diminutive mountains in the Punjab province of Pakistan. [...] As well as being used as a garnish, Himalayan salt, due to its structural integrity, has been turned into a variety of products mainly for the Western market. Kitchenware is a popular choice for craftsmen, with Himalayan salt often being carved into shot glasses and solid cooking blocks. These blocks can be heated directly (per The New York Times) and used as a surface to fry a variety of ingredients from eggs to steak, the idea being that sufficient salt is added during the process. As stated by supplier Salt Works "Foods placed on a Himalayan crystal salt slab take on a light, clean, naturally salty flavor while absorbing minerals necessary for good health and longevity."