Kala Namak Black Salt

Kala Namak Black Salt from Old Town Spice Shop is an Indian black salt with a distinctive sulfurous, hard-boiled-egg aroma. This single-ingredient mineral salt adds a savory, eggy complexity that is especially popular in vegan cooking. It is naturally rich in iron and sulfur.

At a glance

• Type: Indian black mineral salt
• Maker: Old Town Spice Shop
• Ingredients: Salt
• Aroma: Sulfurous, reminiscent of hard-boiled eggs
• Diet: Vegan
• Note: Naturally rich in iron and sulfur

Best for

• Vegan egg-style dishes like tofu scramble
• Aromatic rice and pilafs
• Tangy pickle brines
• Chaat, chutneys, and Indian snacks
• Sprinkling over salads and fruit
• Gifts for adventurous cooks and vegans

How to use

Use sparingly as a finishing salt to add an eggy, savory note. A pinch goes a long way in rice, pickles, and plant-based dishes.

Flavor profile

Savory and mineral with a signature sulfurous, egg-like aroma and clean salinity.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop blends seasonings, rubs, and specialty salts for everyday cooks and grillers.