Black Salt

Description

Black salt is a popular ingredient, hailed for both its potential health benefits as well as its unique flavor and aroma. Not only is it widely used in curries, chutneys and chaats in Indian cooking, but it’s also often featured in vegan dishes, including egg-free frittatas, scrambles and sandwiches.

Black Himalayan salt, also known as kala namak, is a common condiment used in South Asian cooking. It is typically mined from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains in countries such as Pakistan, Nepal, India and Bangladesh.

Although some varieties are dark in color, others may range from brownish-pink to violet.

Benefits of Black Salt –

1. Black salt helps in digestion by helping in the production of bile in the liver.
2. Black salt is good for health because of its generous content of potassium.
3. Black salt helps in thinning the blood and can be good for people who have cholesterol issues.
4. Kala Namak benefits the body immensely by providing it with essential minerals like iron, magnesium, and even calcium.
5. People who often experience bloating and heartburn should include ‘Kala Namak’ in their daily diet.
6. Black salt for weight loss is an excellent addition to your diet when you are supposed to reduce your sodium intake while also avoiding water retention and bloating.
7. Black salt is known for having a positive effect on your gastrointestinal system.
8. Black salt benefits for skin:  Its large contents of essential and beneficial minerals benefits the skin. If you have cracked skin, you can add black salt to lukewarm water and soak the affected area
9. People having any respiratory issues or Sinusitis can use ‘Kala Namak’ to their benefit.
10. You can get shiny, lustrous and damage-free hair by using black salt regularly.