Plain salt, rock salt and black salt... what is the difference between them, it is guaranteed that you too will not know the correct answer

White salt, rock salt and black salt - all three come with different properties. White salt contains sodium chloride, rock salt improves digestion and black salt provides relief from stomach problems.

Salt is an important part of our daily life. Whatever the dish, its taste seems incomplete without salt. But have you ever wondered what is the difference between the different types of salt available in the market? Especially white salt, rock salt and black salt - all three come with different characteristics and are also used in different ways. Let us know about them in detail.

The white colored common salt that we use daily is called table salt or common salt. It is extracted from sea water or salt mines and then refined and sold in packets. It mainly contains sodium chloride (NaCl) and sometimes iodine is also added to it so that there is no deficiency of iodine in the body. However, during processing it, many minerals present in it are destroyed, due to which it can become less nutritious.

Sendha Namak (Rock Salt)

We often use rock salt during fasting. It is called rock salt in English and is prepared from large pieces of salt formed by the drying of sea water. It can be white, pink or light gray in color. Apart from sodium chloride, it also contains other minerals, which make it more beneficial than ordinary salt. It improves digestion and reduces acidity. The minerals present in it maintain electrolyte balance in the body. It helps in keeping blood pressure balanced. It works to provide essential nutrients to the body during fasting.

Kala Namak (Black Salt)

Kala Namak is light pink or dark brown in appearance. Its taste is slightly pungent and the smell is strong, which comes due to the sulfur present in it. It is mainly used in Ayurvedic medicines and spices. It relieves stomach problems and improves digestion. It gives relief in acidity and gas problem. It has low sodium content, due to which it is considered safe for high blood pressure patients. It can help in increasing metabolism in the body and reducing weight.

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