Naturesmith Himalayan pink salt is a pink-hued variety of salt that is sourced near the Himalaya mountains of South Asia. Naturesmith Himalayan salt is believed by many to be a healthier alternative to common table salt or sodium chloride. People use this type of salt and common table salt in the same way: As part of cooking to season meals and to preserve food. Blocks of pink salt sometimes become serving dishes cooking surfaces and cutting boards.