Best Care's Himalayan Crystal Salt is a pure & is of the highest grade available with nothing added. It is hand mined from deep within the Himalayan mountain range. It is 250 million years old & is free from modern day pollutants. Containing 84 minerals & trace elements, this salt has the same mineral make-up as one would expect to see in a healthy person’s blood plasma. It is easily absorbed & due to its natural state & has none of the adverse effects that common table salt has. Natural salt is crucial for maintaining vital body functions & can restore the body’s natural p H level & mineral balance. The fine forms made from large crystal stones, which are crushed so that the the crystals are small enough to be used in a salt shaker, for culinary use.