This Black lava salt is a sea salt that has been mixed with activated charcoal. It has a more earthy flavor to it than black Indian salt, and usually comes from one of 2 main regions, Cyprus and Hawaii. Black lava salt is used more often as a finishing salt added at the end of the cooking process. Hawaiian black salt will bring an ultimate finishing touch to your next steak, grilled fish, tomato & mozzarella salad or the rim of your drink and much more.