Black Salt

About this item

• Black salt is also known as kala namak or sanchal, Himalayan black salt.
• Black salt commonly known as sa0nchal, kala namak is a pungent smelling, pinkish – grey colored salt extensively used in Indian cuisine. It is available as whole chunks or in powdered form.
• Black salt is commonly required to prepare certain types of Indian dishes, particularly ones found in the country’s northernmost regions.
• The alkaline properties of black salt help reduce excess acid in the stomach, and its high mineral content lessens the damage caused by acid reflux.
• It is typically used as a condiment, and is often added to raita or chutney. It is also a key flavoring agent in many types of Indian meals, such as pani puri.