Indian Black Salt

Indian Black Salt

Commonly called as Kala Namak in Hindi.In its rock form, it ranges from brownish-pink to deep purple. In color. When the salt is ground up, it becomes a pinkish-gray or light purple color.

When mixed with food, it becomes a deep red with purple and brown tints. The color is due to the iron sulfides.

Indian black salt is used along with other spices in many Indian dishes including pickles, salads, chutneys, raitas, and fruit salads. It is also one of the key ingredient of chaat masala.Since it is considered a cooling spice, it is added to few summer beverages. Indian black salt also has a distinctive taste and smell due to the sulfur compounds present.