Organic Black Salt (Kala Namak) – Supports Digestion, Low Sodium & Authentic Eggy Flavour

Welcome to Spices.pk, your most trusted source for 100% organic, chemical‑free spices and superfoods. Our premium Black Salt (کالا نمک / Kala Namak) is kiln‑fired Himalayan rock salt, sourced from the world‑famous Khewra Salt Mine in Punjab, Pakistan, and packed fresh to preserve its distinctive sulphurous, umami flavour. Treasured for over 2,500 years – mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic texts (Charaka Samhita, 300 BCE) as "Sauvarchala Lavana" – this pinkish‑brown mineral salt offers remarkable wellness benefits. Nutritionally, 100g provides 38.5% sodium (significantly lower than table salt), 0.6mg iron (3% DV), 40mg calcium (4% DV), 12mg magnesium (3% DV), and trace amounts of sulphur compounds (greigite, hydrogen sulphide). Rich in bioactive minerals, it supports healthy digestion, acts as a natural laxative, helps regulate blood pressure, and provides a vegan "eggy" flavour. Whether you make fruit chaat, nimbu paani, raita, tofu scramble, or a digestive wellness drink, our premium Kala Namak delivers authentic pungent flavour and ancient Ayurvedic wisdom – from your kitchen to your family’s health.

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What is Black Salt (کالا نمک / Kala Namak)?

Black Salt (کالا نمک – Kala Namak / Sulemani Namak) is a kiln‑fired rock salt produced primarily in the Himalayan regions of Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. In Pakistan, it is known as Kala Namak or Sulemani Namak and is an essential condiment in chaat, chutneys, raitas, and refreshing drinks. Nutritionally, 100g provides approximately 38.5% sodium (lower than regular salt), 0.6mg iron (3% DV), 40mg calcium (4% DV), 12mg magnesium (3% DV), and 8mg potassium. It also contains trace amounts of sulphur compounds including greigite (Fe₃S₄) and hydrogen sulphide, which give it the characteristic dark pinkish‑brown colour and pungent, egg‑like aroma. The traditional production process involves sealing raw halite in a ceramic jar with charcoal, harad seeds, amla, and babul bark, then firing in a kiln for 24 hours – a method unchanged for centuries. Whether you live in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, or any other Pakistani city, our premium Kala Namak delivers unmatched umami flavour and Ayurvedic wellness – a true mineral treasure.

A Salt With 2,500+ Years of Ayurvedic Reverence – From Himalayan Mines to Your Table

Kala Namak has been documented in Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,500 years, first appearing in the Charaka Samhita (300‑200 BCE) and Sushruta Samhita under the Sanskrit name "Sauvarchala Lavana". It is classified as a "cooling spice" with "Laghu" (light to digest) and "Ushna" (hot potency) properties, traditionally used as a digestive aid, carminative, laxative, and remedy for flatulence and heartburn. The salt was historically mined from the Himalayan salt ranges, with the famous Khewra Salt Mine in Punjab (Pakistan) being one of the oldest and largest sources. Through centuries, its unique flavour made it a staple in South Asian street foods and chaats. Today, Kala Namak is experiencing a global resurgence, especially in vegan cooking, where its sulphur content creates an aroma nearly identical to cooked egg yolks – making it the essential ingredient for plant‑based egg scrambles, vegan mayonnaise, and tofu "egg" salad. Spices.pk is proud to bring this historically revered, scientifically validated mineral salt to your table in its purest, most authentic form.

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