• Also known as "Black Salt," this special Indian mineral salt is pinkish-gray in color and has a bit of a sulfurous taste like that of hard-boiled egg yolks. It's the preferred seasoning for Indian dishes (chaats, chutneys, raitas and other savory snacks) and is most widely used by vegans on a wide variety of fresh and prepared foods.

Used in the following recipes:

• Picante Pepper Shrimp

• Pinzimonio

• Fettuccine with Cashew, Mint and Cilantro Pesto

• Baked Pancetta-Wrapped Endive