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There's a salt that tastes like eggs
Kala namak, India's “black salt,” has a natural sulphur note that tastes remarkably eggy, which is why vegan cooks use it in tofu scrambles.
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The Salt Almanac. (2026, November 8). There's a salt that tastes like eggs. https://saltalmanac.com/did-you-know/kala-namak-eggs
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