Products
Black salt is available in pharmacies and drugstores, for example.
Structure and properties
Black salt is a volcanic rock salt that comes mainly from India and Pakistan. Like ordinary table salt, it consists mainly of sodium chloride. In addition, it contains various impurities that give it a sulfurous odor and taste of boiled or rotten eggs.
Fields of application
- As salt, for Ayurvedic foods and remedies.
- As a substitute for egg flavor in vegan cooking.
