Unveiling Controversial Traditional Process Of Black Salt Production
By- Priyanka Rai
Black salt, or kala namak, is a unique condiment in Indian cuisine known for its distinct color and aroma
It is valued for its digestive properties and is used in various Indian dishes and street foods
Black salt holds cultural and religious significance in India, used in rituals and festivals
It is primarily sourced from the Himalayan region and traditionally hand-harvested and sun-dried
A video on Instagram showed the traditional process of making black salt in Uttar Pradesh
The process involves burning cow dung cakes and rubber tubes to purify rock salt
Concerns were raised online about the process involving burning rubber tires and coal
Some commenters suggested that this process might produce potentially harmful black salt due to the use of sea salt as a base material
The burning of rubber tires releases toxic pollutants into the air
Viewers were worried about health implications of this unique production method