Black salt
Black salt is a natural volcanic rock salt, which is also called Sanchal and Kala Namak in India. Although it is called black, it is pale pink in color. By the way, in India it is very cheap, but you should beware of fakes.
It is not known for certain why this salt is called black. Perhaps because when it gets into food, it first darkens, and only then dissolves.
Applying black salt
Black salt is widely used as a condiment in many countries around the world. It is added not only during cooking, but also in ready-made dishes. Actually, black salt is used like common salt. Many gourmets are accustomed to keeping it on the table in a salt shaker, like other seasonings, and to season soups, salads, side dishes, snacks, sauces, vegetable pates with it.
So, for example, in the famous Indian seasoning "chat masala" it is black salt that is the main active ingredient. "Chat masala" is used to add to fruit salads and toasted nuts. You can often find black salt in high-end restaurants in New York, where it is served with a variety of dishes.
Nevertheless, one should not confuse the natural Indian black salt with the one that has been produced in Russia on the eve of Easter since ancient times. It was also called black Thursday salt in the old days, as it was made on Black Thursday. For this purpose, they took a large piece of rock salt, burned it in the oven along with cabbage leaves, spicy herbs or leavened milk. The finished product was consecrated in the church along with Easter cakes and eggs. Unfortunately, almost all recipes for making such salt are lost forever.
Black salt composition
Black salt is mined in deposits that contain substances containing hydrogen sulfide. In general, due to its natural composition, the use of black salt is more beneficial for humans, and it tastes less salty than ordinary salt. Its properties can be compared to soy sauce, as it contains substances that act on the body like enzymes that improve digestion processes.
But, judging by the reviews, black salt cannot completely replace table or sea salt, since it has a specific smell and taste, similar to hard-boiled yolk. This is due to the fact that it contains hydrogen sulfide. But sodium chloride in it is much less than in ordinary salt, therefore, if we talk about salt deposition in the joints, then black salt is preferable for humans.
The benefits of black salt
In medicine, the benefits of black salt have already been scientifically proven, as it increases appetite, eliminates gas formation and helps relieve constipation. In addition, it is indicated for use to eliminate the severe consequences of poisoning. The substances contained in it enhance intestinal motility and have a mild laxative effect.
According to reviews, black salt is excellent for cleansing the stomach of undigested food residues. To do this, prepare the following composition: 2 teaspoons of calamus, 0.5 teaspoon of licorice root, pour a glass of boiling water and keep on low heat for 15 minutes. After that, close the vessel with a lid and leave to cool. When the infusion has cooled, strain and add 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and drink in one gulp. Drink the infusion with 2-3 glasses of clean boiled water. After some time, the person feels the urge to vomit.
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