Kala Namak - Indian Black Salt

Kala Namak (Indian black salt or Sanchal) is an unrefined mineral salt that is actually a pearly, pinkish-gray color rather than black. Kala Namak has a strong sulfuric flavor and aroma. Sodium chloride combined with iron and sulphur compounds give kala namak its color, slight bitter taste, and highly distinctive smell. Non-indians say it has a smell similiar to rotten egs or hard-boiled eggs. It is not interchangeable with sea salt or table salt because of its distinct flavor.

Kala Namak is used extensively in Indian cuisine as a condiment or added to chaats, chutneys, all kinds of fruits, raitas, and other savory Indian dishes. Vegan chefs use this salt for adding in egg-like flavor to dishes like tofu scrambles. Chaat masala, an Indian spice blend, is dependent upon black salt for its characteristic sulfurous hard-boiled egg aroma.

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Black Kala Namak "Black Salt" (Coarse) Salt Mills

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Black Kala Namak "Black Salt"  (Coarse) Salt Mills

Black Kala Namak "Black Salt" (Coarse) Salt Mills

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Black Kala Namak "Black Salt"  (Coarse) Salt Mills

Black Kala Namak "Black Salt" (Coarse) Salt Mills

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Black Kala Namak "Black Salt"  (Coarse) Salt Mills

Black Kala Namak "Black Salt" (Coarse) Salt Mills

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Kala Namak Fine Indian Black Salt,  2.4 lb (1.10 kg)

Kala Namak Fine Indian Black Salt, 2.4 lb (1.10 kg)

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Indian Black Salt Kala Namak (Fine) Sulfer Salt $3.95

Indian Black Salt Kala Namak (Fine) Sulfer Salt $3.95

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Indian Black Salt Kala Namak (Fine) Sulfer Salt $3.95

Indian Black Salt Kala Namak (Fine) Sulfer Salt $3.95

$3.95 10d 16h 19m
Indian Black Salt Kala Namak (Fine) Sulfer Salt $3.95

Indian Black Salt Kala Namak (Fine) Sulfer Salt $3.95

$4.95 10d 16h 19m
Indian Black Salt Kala Namak (Fine) Sulfer Salt $3.95

Indian Black Salt Kala Namak (Fine) Sulfer Salt $3.95

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