Kala Namak fine black salt 0.3–0.5 mm from Pakistan 1 kg

Product description

Kala Namak is a traditional Indian black salt from Pakistan with a fine grain size of 0.3–0.5 mm. Its violet-grey colour and characteristic aroma reminiscent of boiled eggs make this Biova rock salt a distinctive seasoning for creative cooking.

By cooking natural crystal salt with the plant Salsola stocksii, a natural rock salt with a high sulphur content and mineral character is created. The fine, slightly flaky texture distributes evenly, dissolves well and is ideal in 1 kg packs for foodservice and demanding home cooks.

In vegan cooking, this black salt is valued for giving dishes an egg-like flavour, for example in scrambled tofu, spreads or sandwich fillings. Biova Kala Namak also enhances fruit salads, chutneys, raitas and Indian street food snacks, and its fine grain allows for precise seasoning.

Origin

This black salt comes from Pakistan, a classic source region for mineral-rich rock salts from volcanically influenced deposits. The dry climate and specific rock formations promote the formation of high-quality salt veins, from which selected batches are sourced for Biova.

Cultivation / production / harvest

For production, natural crystal salt is traditionally cooked with parts of the Salsola stocksii plant. During this process, sulphur compounds and minerals bond with the salt before it is cooled, dried, milled and carefully sieved to the fine grain size of 0.3–0.5 mm.

Characteristics

Typical of this Biova black salt is its intense, sulphurous aroma reminiscent of boiled eggs, which gives dishes a distinctive flavour. Unlike conventional table salt, it is a special rock salt with a violet-grey colour and a fine, almost flaky structure, ideal for finishing dishes at the table or pass.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the deposit, the colour tone and intensity of the black salt vary slightly, as the mineral content and composition of the salt veins differ. The traditional cooking with Salsola stocksii clearly distinguishes Kala Namak from other rock salts, which are usually only dried and milled; Biova selects batches with a consistent aroma.

Taste & aroma

On the palate, the salt offers a salty, mineral taste with clearly perceptible sulphur notes. The boiled-egg aroma develops particularly well in warm dishes and adds depth and an authentic touch of Indian spice cuisine.

Suggested uses

• Seasoning vegan dishes such as scrambled tofu, egg salad alternatives and plant-based spreads.
• As a spice for fruit salads, chutneys, raitas, chaats and other Indian specialities.
• To refine vegetable dishes, exotic fruits, drinks, long drinks and savoury snacks.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Pakistan
• Grain size: fine, approx. 0.3–0.5 mm
• Colour: violet to dark grey (black salt)