Not a true salt, Black Salt is actually a complex mineral compound with a rich sulfur content- this stuff stinks until you cook it. The sulfurous odor hits quickly and then dissipates to leave a deep, mineral salt taste. Perfect with seafood and in masalas from the Indian subcontinent. Also really good sprinkled on steaks...really.

For a kinder/gentler introduction to black salt, check out our Chaat Masala blend, which contains black salt, and our Chaat Fruit Salad recipe.