Natural Himalayan Salt Plate / Slab / Block Pink Square 8x8x2-Inch Himalayan Pink salt is harvested from ancient sea salt deposits in the Himalayan Mountain Range, crystallized more than 200 million years ago during the Jurassic Era. Ancient sea beds were covered by volcanic lava, protecting the salt from pollution, and lending to the belief that Himalayan Pink is the purest salt to be found on earth. Heat them in the oven to 400 and sear light items such as fish, thinly sliced beef or even an egg. These dense blocks cook with near perfect heat distribution. As the blocks cook, they also delicately impart a mild and full taste, providing a new level of flavor complexity to your food. Salt Plates can also be chilled in the refrigerator they become a serving tray for fruits, sushi, vegetables, cheese or today"s gourmet desserts that require a hint of salt. The food acquires an enhanced salt and mineral flavor by which no other method can compare. Easy clean up, just rinse, pat dry with a paper towel and put away. Treated right, a salt round or block will provide years of enjoyment.