Black Salt

• Kala Namak or Himalayan Black Salt, also known as

Sulemani Namak, Black Salt, Bit Lobon or Kala Noon
• A salty and pungent-smelling condiment used in South
Asia
• Composed primarily of sodium chloride(NaCl) and trace
compounds of
• sodium bisulfate,
• sodium bisulfite,
• sodium sulfide,
• sodium sulphate
• iron sulfide and hydrogen sulphide
• Presence of NaCl gives salty taste & Iron Sulphide provides
dark violet hue and presence of sulphur compounds gives
pungent smell.
Origin
• In antiquity, Black salt was
harvested from either volcanic
mines in Northern India and
Pakistan, or the salt lakes
surrounding Sambhar and Didwana
in Rajasthan.
• Also found in Mustang District of
Nepal
Benefits
• It pacifies Vata and increases Pitta and Kapha1
• In Gastritis & Bloating1
• Vibandhaghna – relieves constipation, bloating (Ayurvedha)
• In Vibanda2, heart disease, and clear the belching
disorder
• Prevents Muscle Spasms and Cramps
• To Cure Respiratory Disorders

• It was also considered to cure goiter3

Available Brands
• Keya
• 200g Sprinkler – Rs.35 (Fine)
• 100g Grinder – Rs.89 (Crystal)

• DS Group – Catch Salt

• 200g Sprinkler – Rs.35 (Fine)
• 100g Grinder - Rs.99 (Crystal)
• Tata – Black Salt
• 100g Grinder – Rs.130 (Crystal)
• 100g Pouch - Rs. 32 (Crystal)
• Black salt being natural & its richness
of minerals, We can explore the
possibility of launching 100g shakers,
100g Grinder,
100g , 200g pouch of both Fine and
Crystal

• Organic Tattva
• 500g Pouch – Rs.40 (Crystal)
References
1. http://ejpmr.com/admin/assets/article_issue/1446282863.pdf
2. https://www.wjpps.com/download/article/1485859568.pdf
3. http://www.krepublishers.com/02-Journals/S-EM/EM-03-0-
000-09-Web/EM-03-1-000-2009-Abst-PDF/EM-03-1-065-09-026-
Aggarwal-H/EM-03-1-065-09-026-Aggarwal-H-Tt.pdf