Himalayan salt, black salt and other salt alternatives

For those who want to eat healthier, but not ready to give up salt, there are two excellent alternatives - Himalayan pink salt and Indian black salt (Kala namak). Despite the fact that these are two completely different salt, they are often confused. So read more about them below.

There are many other alternatives of salt. The most popular is sea salt that contains many trace minerals in addition to sodium chlorine. But due to environmental pollution and the seas in particular, this salt contains harmful elements. Another great option to reduce the use of salt is used as salt milled seaweed-kelp. Milled kelp can be bought in the pharmacy and salt to her ready meals or salads. In addition to the salty taste, it also gives the dish a piquancy because of its marine origin. Also it is worth mentioning that using spices can reduce the amount of salt in the dish without losing the taste. Because really, when cooking use a bright bouquet of spices, the need for much salt meals for the sense of taste disappears. Seek inspiration, for example, to Indian cuisine, which is rich use of spices.


What is Himalayan pink salt the name of Himalayan salt is acquired due to the fact that it is produced in the Himalayas. This salt is 250 million years old and formed the salt deposits even before India became part of the continent of Eurasia, then in place of the Himalayas was the world ocean. That is why Himalayan salt is considered pure, as at the time of formation of these deposits the planet has never been contaminated. Himalayan pink salt is called due to its color. Unlike normal table salt Himalayan (if present) contains from 80 to 90 trace elements, but the content is directly sodium chloride less. Why Himalayan salt is considered more useful (or less harmful) than regular white. It can be a godsend for those who suffer from puffiness due to fluid retention in the body — it does not lead to such a phenomenon (of course, by eating normal and not excessive amounts). The taste of Himalayan salt is almost the same as that of a conventional cookbook. Only, she's a little less salty, but its salinity is so succinct that it feels like it captures more taste buds. So there is no need to salt it more. Himalayan salt can completely replace the use of regular table salt. Also Himalayan salt can be used successfully for cleansing the body, taking the solution from her on an empty stomach every day. And no wonder it's used to make salt lamps that cleanse the room because it is really useful.





What is Indian black salt or Kala Namak Black Indian salt got its name translated from Indian where it is in the vernacular called "Kala namak". In view of this salt is not black and pale pink, that she becomes at the fine grind. But in a piece this salt has a really black color, hence the name. Also, when ingested the food and kapitanie moisture the salt darkens. Kala namak consists of sodium chloride with impurities of iron sulfide and magnesium sulfide. The fact that the shifts of the tectonic plates resulted in volcanic activity and salt deposits including mixed with magma, saturated and even hydrogen sulfide. It is the hydrogen sulfide gas makes this type of salt is very special because of its characteristic smell, which this salt is rich. Yes, Indian black salt odor of boiled egg yolk, but do not be afraid. On the contrary, this property can be used in cooking as a spice to dishes or replacing the same eggs in the classic recipes. Kala namak, Himalayan and, unlike sodium, it does not increase the content of sodium in the body, so it could fit heartily sick and those who suffer from puffiness. And Ayurveda (ancient Indian medicine) says that this salt is able to cure flatulence and heartburn, and all due to the high content of iron.

Where the black Indian salt is appropriate

• to prepare this homemade vegetarian mayonnaise without eggs or mayonnaise from raw sunflower seeds
• in order to give the salad a piquancy
• to replace eggs in some recipes
• to add salt to any meal just for a change, try it!

Harmful cook solusinya still arguing about the dangers or benefits of salt for the human body. There is a perception that salt is particularly harmful to people with disorders of the cardiovascular system, since excess sodium in the body contributes to high blood pressure. They also say that the overabundance of salt can increase the risk of developing cataracts in the power of the same ability of sodium to increase the pressure. But without salt dishes cease to be so delicious. Therefore, we propose to use a more healthy alternative to Himalayan salt and black salt.
Happy cooking and stay healthy!

Source: 1veg.ru/beauty-health/1248