Seasoning, Mineral | Vegan Gluten Free Ketogenic Low Calorie

Black Salt

N/A (mineral compound) Allergen-Free
Black Salt

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine South Asian (Indian)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Volcanic minerals, sodium chloride

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Black Salt ?

A volcanic rock salt with a distinctive pungent, sulfuric aroma and a savory, umami taste, often used in vegan cuisine.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Black Salt ?

Le/La/L'Black Salt a un goût savory, umami, sulfuric, slightly tangy avec des arômes sulfuric, egg-like.

Taste
Savory, Umami, Sulfuric, Slightly Tangy
Texture
Crystalline, Fine powder (when ground)
Aroma
Sulfuric, Egg-like
Acidity
Low (alkaline)

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1g (1/4 tsp)
Calories0 kcal
Total Fat0g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein0g
Total Carbohydrate0g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars0g
Calcium0mg
Iron0mg
Potassium0mg

Le secret du chef

Add black salt at the end of cooking or as a finishing salt to preserve its delicate sulfuric aroma, which can dissipate with heat.

Substituts & Proportions pour Black Salt

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Black Salt est Kala Namak, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Identical if "Black Salt" is used generically for Kala Namak; otherwise, ensures sulfuric notes.

Substituts pour Black Salt avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Kala Namak Meilleur 1:1 Identical if "Black Salt" is used generically for Kala Namak; otherwise, ensures sulfuric notes.
Sea Salt + Asafoetida 1:1 (salt) + pinch (asafoetida) Asafoetida can mimic some savory and slightly sulfuric notes, especially in cooked dishes.
Smoked Salt 1:1 Provides an umami, smoky depth but lacks the sulfuric "egg" flavor.
Nutritional Yeast To taste Used to impart a cheesy/umami flavor in vegan cooking, complementing dishes where black salt adds richness.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Black Salt

Available in fine or coarse ground forms; check for pure composition, often sold as Kala Namak.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Black Salt ?

  • Vegan "egg" dishes
  • chaats
  • fruit salads
  • raitas
  • chutneys.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Black Salt ?

Savory, Umami, Sulfuric, Slightly Tangy Sulfuric, Egg-like

Quel est un bon substitut pour Black Salt ?

Le meilleur substitut est Kala Namak (1:1). Identical if "Black Salt" is used generically for Kala Namak; otherwise, ensures sulfuric notes.

Comment choisir et conserver le Black Salt ?

Available in fine or coarse ground forms; check for pure composition, often sold as Kala Namak.

Ingrédients Seasoning, Mineral associés

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