Salts
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Salts
Salt is the oldest seasoning, and the traditional salts of India bring more than just savour. This collection offers natural and traditional salts, from mineral-rich rock salt to black salt, prized in cooking and in classical home remedies.
Traditional Salts for the Kitchen
- Sendha namak (rock salt), a fasting-day favourite.
- Kala namak (black salt), with its distinctive tang for chaat and snacks.
- Natural, traditional sourcing.
Use to taste in cooking and finishing. AyurvedaBay ships traditional Indian salts worldwide for authentic flavour.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The salts range covers natural and specialty culinary salts such as Himalayan pink salt, black salt (kala namak), rock salt (sendha namak), and sea salt, used in cooking, seasoning, and traditional recipes. Each has its own flavour, colour, and character, from the mineral-rich pink of Himalayan salt to the distinctive tang of black salt in chaats and snacks. They are everyday kitchen staples with a natural appeal.
- Himalayan pink, black, rock, and sea salts.
- For cooking, seasoning, and recipes.
- Each with its own flavour and character.
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Each salt has a distinct use and taste.
- Himalayan pink salt: mineral-rich, mild, all-purpose.
- Black salt (kala namak): tangy, sulphurous, great in chaats.
- Rock salt (sendha namak): popular for fasting foods.
- Sea salt: clean, versatile for everyday cooking.
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Black salt, or kala namak, is a distinctive Indian salt with a tangy, slightly sulphurous flavour, widely used in chaats, snacks, salads, raitas, and chutneys, and as a finishing seasoning. It adds an unmistakable savoury zing to street-food favourites and is also popular in plant-based cooking for an egg-like note. A little goes a long way, so add it to taste for that classic chaat flavour.
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Yes, rock salt (sendha namak) is traditionally used during Hindu fasting days (vrat), when regular table salt is often avoided, making it a staple for fasting recipes and dishes. It has a clean, mild flavour suitable for everyday cooking too. Many people also like it as a natural, less-processed salt. It is a versatile pantry salt with both culinary and traditional significance.
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Salts are easy to store with a little care.
- Keep in airtight containers to prevent clumping from moisture.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from steam.
- Use a dry spoon to keep them free-flowing.
- They keep well for a long time when kept dry.
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You can buy natural and specialty salts from AyurvedaBay, which ships genuine products worldwide. AyurvedaBay serves customers across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East, offering Himalayan pink salt, black salt, rock salt, and sea salt from trusted makers, delivered to your door wherever you live.