# Food-Flavoring Salt Slab Cookers The AEG Himalayan Salt Block Seasons Foods as You Cook By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeg-himalayan-salt-block References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/09/19/aegs-salt-block-cooks-and-seasons-your-food-at-the-same-time/) & [aeg](https://www.aeg.com/) The [AEG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeg-kitchen-range) Himalayan Salt Block has been unveiled by the brand as a new piece of cooking equipment for the modern kitchen that will enable consumers to enjoy a more carefree experience as they prepare a meal by [limiting the need for seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-seasoning-salt). As the name denotes, the slab is crafted from [premium Himalayan salt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-sea-salt) that can withstand extremely high and low temperatures to make it perfect for preparing your favorite dish on top of. The slab will naturally season the food as you prepare and even infuse minerals and nutrients into it thanks to the naturally nutritious profile of Himalayan salt. The AEG Himalayan Salt Block addresses the increased demand for naturalistic cooking practices and will last for extended periods when properly cared for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Naturalistic Cooking:** The AEG Himalayan Salt Block taps into the increased demand for naturalistic cooking practices. - **Carefree Cooking:** The AEG Himalayan Salt Block offers a carefree cooking experience by limiting the need for seasoning. - **Nutrient-infused Food:** The AEG Himalayan Salt Block infuses minerals and nutrients into the food as it seasons. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Equipment:** The AEG Himalayan Salt Block introduces a new piece of cooking equipment for the modern kitchen. - **Salt and Seasonings:** The AEG Himalayan Salt Block disrupts the salt and seasonings industry by providing a unique seasoning method. - **Health and Wellness:** The AEG Himalayan Salt Block caters to the health-conscious market by offering nutrient-infused food. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salt-Mimicking Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bowl-and-spoon.md) - [Tastebud-Stimulating Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-salt-spoon.md) - [Reduced Sodium Food Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teksalt.md) - [Savory Flavored Finishing Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angus-oink-salts.md) - [Seasoned Salt Flake Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maldon-salts.md) - [Wellness-Promoting Salt Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyal-salt.md) - [Exotic Salt Product Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maldon-salt-merchants.md) - [Sustainable Scandinavian Sea Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltverk.md) - [Cocktail-Friendly Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-and-cocktail-salts.md)