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White salt, rock salt and black salt- these three come with different characteristics. White salt contains sodium chloride, rock salt improves digestion and black salt relieves stomach problems.
White, rock and black salt.
Highlights
- White salt mainly contains sodium chloride.
- Rock salt improves digestion and reduces acidity.
- Black salt relieves stomach problems.
Salt is an important part of our everyday life. Regardless of the dish, its taste without salt seems incomplete. But have you ever wondered what is the difference between different types of salt found in the market? Especially white salt, rock salt and black salt- all three come with different characteristics and they are also used in different ways. Let’s know about them in detail.
The normal salt that we use daily is called table salt or simple salt. It is extracted from sea water or from salt mines and then refined and sold in packets. It contains mainly sodium chloride (NACL) and sometimes iodine is also added to it, so that there is no deficiency of iodine in the body. However, while processing it, many minerals present in it are destroyed, which can make it less nutritious.
Rock salt (rock salt)
We often use rock salt during fast. It is called rock salt in English and it is prepared from large pieces of salt made from dry water drying. It can be white, pink or light gray color. Apart from sodium chloride, it also contains other mineral elements, 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. During the fast, it works to give necessary nutrients to the body.
Black salt (black salt)
Black salt is light pink or dark brown in appearance. Its taste is mild and the smell is sharp, which comes due to the sulfur present in it. It is mainly used in Ayurvedic medicines and chaat-spices. It removes stomach problems and improves digestion. Gives relief in acidity and gas problems. It contains 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 weight loss.
