If you're looking for black salt in Los Angeles, you'll find it at Anoras Cash N Carry on S Fairfax Ave. In Indian cooking it's kala namak — a pink-grey rock salt with a distinctive sulfurous, almost eggy aroma. We carry it in a few brands, so if you don't see the one you want online, ask us in store.

What is black salt (kala namak)?

Kala namak is a mineral rock salt, pink-grey to purple, with a savory, slightly sulfurous smell that comes from its mineral content. It's milder and more complex than plain table salt, and that eggy note is exactly why it's prized — it's what gives chaat its signature tang.

What do you use black salt for?

Kala namak is the finishing salt for chaats, fruit and salad sprinkles, raita, jaljeera and other cooling summer drinks, and spice blends like chaat masala. Many plant-based cooks also use it to give tofu and vegan dishes an egg-like flavor. A little goes a long way.

What forms and brands can I buy here?

We carry kala namak as a stand-alone salt — for example Desi Kitchen Black Salt (Kala Namak) — in more than one brand, plus it turns up as a key ingredient in jaljeera and jiralu blends. Whole crystals and ground both show up; ask in store for what's on the shelf that week.

Where can I buy black salt near me in Los Angeles?

Anoras Cash N Carry, 567 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 — in the Fairfax district, near the Original Farmers Market. Open daily, 10 AM–9 PM, with in-store shopping, pickup and local delivery across LA. Find it in Spices & Masalas.

Frequently asked questions

Is black salt the same as regular salt?

No — kala namak is a mineral rock salt with a sulfurous, eggy aroma and a milder, more complex taste than table salt. It's used for flavor, especially in chaat and cooling drinks.

Why does black salt smell like eggs?

That aroma comes from naturally occurring sulfur compounds in the mineral salt — the same reason vegan cooks use it to mimic egg flavor.

Do you deliver in Los Angeles?

Yes — local delivery across LA plus in-store pickup.