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African Rock Salt \u2013 50 and 100 grams<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This natural rock salt, also known as kanwa or African potash, plays an essential role in the traditional cuisine of West and Central Africa. Unlike conventional salt, it is not used to salt dishes, but to reduce acidity and tenderize the leaves during cooking.<\/p>\n

It is frequently used in sauces made from sorrel, tomato, okra or cassava leaves. It softens overly acidic flavors, improves digestion, and makes cooking easier. A small amount is enough to transform the texture and taste of a dish.<\/p>\n

Its raw form can vary, from crumbly powder to small crystalline blocks. Whatever its form, it melts quickly when cooked and acts as a natural acidity regulator. Thanks to it, sauces become softer, more homogeneous, and above all closer to ancestral recipes.<\/p>\n

This salt is essential for successful dishes such as ndol\u00e9, saka saka, or certain leaf-based soups. In addition to its culinary use, it can also be used in small quantities in infusions or traditional medicines, depending on local practices.<\/p>\n

Adopt it in your daily kitchen if you want to explore authentic and balanced recipes. You will quickly discover the difference in your preparations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Natural rock salt (Kanwa) used in African sauces to reduce acidity and speed up the cooking of the leaves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7896,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2138,2125,2124,2137],"product_tag":[11850,11381,2002,16160,16140,11477,16156,16136,16152,2140,16144,16132,16128,16148],"class_list":["post-16489","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-african-spices-en","product_cat-cooking-aids-en","product_cat-grocery-en","product_cat-spices-peppers-chillies-en","product_tag-ka-tag-831-en","product_tag-ka-tag-713-en","product_tag-african-cuisine","product_tag-ka-tag-1912-en","product_tag-ka-tag-1907-en","product_tag-ka-tag-737-en","product_tag-ka-tag-1911-en","product_tag-ka-tag-1906-en","product_tag-ka-tag-1910-en","product_tag-ndole","product_tag-ka-tag-1908-en","product_tag-ka-tag-1905-en","product_tag-ka-tag-1904-en","product_tag-ka-tag-1909-en","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"yoast_head":"\nAfrican Rock Salt - kissafrica<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Natural African rock salt (kanwa potash), ideal for tenderizing the leaves and balancing the acidity of your sauces. 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