Black Salt

Black Salt

Spice
Used in 2 of 40 cuisines (5%)

In the kitchen

Black salt, also known as kala namak, is a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfurous aroma, used in South Asian cuisines. It is often used in chaat, raitas, and chutneys for its pungent flavor. Black salt is also used in vegan cooking to mimic the taste of eggs.

Flavor affinities

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