Himalayan Black salt is obtained from natural halite from mines in the Himalayan regions in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. It is mainly composed of Sodium Chloride while other mineral contents give Black Himalayan Salt its particular colour, taste and smell. Its colour is actually pinkish brown rather black contradicting from its name. It can be found in fine or coarse form in the market. Here, in Baker and Baker Salts, you can buy Himalayan Black Salt – Kala Namak in coarse form. If you want to place a specific order for this or any of our products, you can go to our contact form.

Kala Namak is known for its perceived medicinal qualities which aids in digestion, flatulence and heartburn. It also helps in better joint health, sugar levels, respiratory system, etc. It helps control acidity levels and cures loss of appetite as well. Kala Namak is also helpful for curing depression problems. It helps to preserve two hormones, melatonin and serotonin, which are essential for a peaceful and unhindered sleep.

Himalayan Black Salt is also used by Vegans for its egg like properties in foods such as tofu and salads.

It is also famous for its unique smell. The smell is described as rotten eggs which is due the the Sulphur content which also gives it a slight umami or savoury taste. Kala Namak gets its blackish colour from a transformation of the sodium sulfate that occurs naturally on the salt by heating the rock salt in a furnace along with charcoal, seeds and leaves.

Unique smell, taste and whole lot of health benefits makes this Black Himalayan salt a must buy product.