Black Salt

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Mineral salt
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Kala_Namak
gptkbp:aroma Egg-like
gptkbp:chemicalFormula NaCl + impurities
gptkbp:color Black
Dark purple
gptkbp:contains Hydrogen sulfide
Iron sulfide
Sodium sulfate
gptkbp:flavor Salty
Umami
Sulfurous
gptkbp:historicalName gptkb:traditional_medicine
Food preservation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black Salt
gptkbp:mainConstituent Sodium chloride
gptkbp:marketedAs Health salt
gptkbp:notableCompound Iron compounds
Sulfur compounds
gptkbp:origin gptkb:South_Asia
gptkbp:productionMethod Heated with charcoal and plant material
Kiln-fired
gptkbp:region gptkb:Himalayan_region
gptkb:India
gptkb:Nepal
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkbp:solubility Water soluble
gptkbp:texture gptkb:Crystalline
Powdered
gptkbp:usedAs gptkb:butter
gptkb:spice
Digestive aid
gptkbp:usedBy Vegetarians
Vegans
gptkbp:usedFor Aiding digestion
Enhancing flavor
Mimicking egg flavor in vegan dishes
Reducing flatulence
Treating heartburn
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Indian
gptkb:traditional_medicine
gptkb:Chaat_masala
gptkb:Raitas
Chutneys
Fruit salads
Vegan cooking
gptkbp:vitaminContent Low sodium compared to table salt
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gillian_Iliana_Waters
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6