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Kala namak

Kala namak is a South Asian mineral salt, pinkish-grey to dark and sulphurously aromatic, sold whole or ground for seasoning savoury foods and fruit preparations.

Kala namak — illustrative ingredient image

About Kala namak

Kala namak, also called black salt, is a South Asian mineral salt traditionally made by heating salt with ingredients such as charcoal and plant materials. Despite its name, it is usually pinkish-grey to dark rather than uniformly black, and is sold as crystals, lumps or ground powder.

It is used as a seasoning in savoury foods and fruit preparations. Its distinctive sulphurous aroma and savoury, salty taste become especially noticeable when ground or dissolved. Commercial products can vary in source and processing, so the name does not guarantee a single exact composition.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Hindi

काला नमक

kala namak

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Kala namak nutrition & diet

Kala namak nutritional value

Product example: KALA NAMAK (House of Spices)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
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A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Crystal, ground and processed products can differ in moisture and mineral composition; compare product forms and formulations rather than treating all black salts as identical.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — KALA NAMAK ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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