Burlap & Barrel - Black Mineral Salt

Black Mineral Salt A classic ingredient in South Asia, tart and eggy flavor. Black Mineral Salt (commonly called kala namak) is a classic ingredient in many South Asian dishes and is used in the practice of Ayurveda. The salt is mined in the Himalayas and then fired in a kiln at extremely high temperatures, hot enough to melt the salt and give it a scorched black color. The heat also changes the chemical composition, bringing out its beloved (and infamous) savory, tart and eggy aroma and flavor.

Burlap & Barrel is a public benefit corporation that sources single-origin spices directly from farmers and foragers around the world. Co-founders Ethan Frisch (a former chef who worked with Floyd Cardoz at Tabla in NYC) and Ori Zohar built the company from a Queens apartment into an $8 million business by proving that freshness, fairness, and flavor can coexist.

Pairs with: As a finishing salt on grilled meats, vegetables, eggs, chocolate, or caramel.
Perfect for: Home cooks who understand that great salt transforms every dish, a kitchen essential upgrade. Part of the curated spice collection at The Ambrosian Pantry, 263 Josephine St in Cherry Creek, Denver. Visit us in store or shop online at theambrosianpantry.com.

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